Reform Judaism in America - A Biographical Dictionary and Sourcebook (Hardcover, New)

This valuable reference extensively documents the lives and careers of the most influential leaders of Reform Judaism in America. The editors have assembled concise but informative biographical profiles of approximately 170 people. The work spans the period from the beginning of the Reform movement in 1824 through the 1976 Centenary Perspective. The individuals profiled were selected because of their impact on Reform Judaism at a national level. Included are the principal architects of reform, national organizational leaders, distinguished rabbis and academicians, outstanding cantors, volunteer lay activists, and women. The work begins with an essay on the history of Reform Judaism in America. A biographical dictionary follows. Each entry in the dictionary assesses the career and contributions of a particular leader and closes with a short bibliography of works by and about that individual. The dictionary is followed by a set of essays that overview the history of associations related to Reform Judaism. A section of appendices lists the principal figures affiliated with these organizations. An extensive bibliography of primary and secondary sources concludes the work, making it an indispensable reference tool.

General

Imprint:	Greenwood Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 1993
First published:	March 1993
Authors:	Kerry Olitzky • Marc Raphael • Lance J. Sussman
Dimensions:	235 x 156 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	384
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-313-24628-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > Reference works > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General
LSN:	0-313-24628-9
Barcode:	9780313246289

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