Why Aren't Jewish Women Circumcised? - Gender and Covenant in Judaism (Hardcover, New)

"This book represents engaged scholarship at its very best. Cohen presents the vast range of texts at his command with brevity and wit. Elegantly written, this is a very stimulating book that is sure to provoke admiration, discussion, and controversy."--David Biale, author of "Cultures of the Jews"A distinguished and wide-ranging work of scholarship. Cohen's definitive discussion of the covenant of circumcision enhances our understanding of Jewish identity formation, women's status in Judaism, Jewish-Christian polemic, and the impact of diverse cultural environments on the evolution of Jewish tradition."--Judith R. Baskin, author of "Midrashic Women

General

Imprint:	University of California Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2005
First published:	September 2005
Authors:	Shaye J. D Cohen
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	334
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-520-21250-3
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Judaism > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Worship > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Worship > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Judaism > General
LSN:	0-520-21250-9
Barcode:	9780520212503

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