Rabbis in Uniform: The Story of the American Jewish Military Chaplain (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258452698)

Rabbis In Uniform: The Story Of The American Jewish Military Chaplain by Louis Barish is a comprehensive historical account of the role of Jewish chaplains in the United States military. The book traces the evolution of the chaplaincy from its earliest days to the present, highlighting the contributions of individual rabbis and the challenges they faced in serving their country while also upholding their religious beliefs.The author explores the experiences of Jewish chaplains in various conflicts, including World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and the Gulf War. He also examines the role of women in the chaplaincy and the impact of changing social attitudes on the Jewish community's relationship with the military.Throughout the book, Barish draws on interviews with chaplains and their families, as well as archival materials and other sources, to provide a rich and nuanced account of this important aspect of American Jewish history. Rabbis In Uniform is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the intersection of religion and military service in the United States.Additional Contributors Are Frank A. Tobey, Solomon Litt, David Eichhorn, And Many Others.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Louis Barish
ISBN-10: 1258452693
ISBN-13: 9781258452698
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 08/04/2012
Pages: 366
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d