Jps Guide to Jewish Women - 600 Bce-1900 Ce

Klappentext This sourcebook casts a new and clear light on Jewish women as individuals throughout history, setting them firmly within the context of their own cultural and historical periods. Hundreds of biographical entries provide specifics on women from post-biblical times to the twentieth century. Students and scholars of history and women's studies, adult Jewish learners, and those interested will find this to be an invaluable resource, one that can be referred to over and over again. Zusammenfassung A history and celebration of Jewish women through the centuries. This is an indispensable resource about the role of Jewish women from post-biblical times to the twentieth century. Unique in its approach, it is structured so that each chapter covers a specific period and geographical area. The book contains illustrations, boxed text, extensive endnotes, and indices.

Product details

• Authors: Sondra Henry, Emily Taitz, Emily Tallan Taitz, Cheryl Tallan, Cheryl Henry Tallan
• Publisher: Jewish Publications Society
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.02.2003
• EAN: 9780827607521
• ISBN: 978-0-8276-0752-1
• No. of pages: 336
• Series: JPS Desk Reference; A JPS Guide; JPS Guide
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Judaism; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Judentum, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Women's Studies, RELIGION / Judaism / History, Religion - Judaism