How has a legal tradition determined by men affected the lives of women? What are the traditional Jewish views of marriage; divorce; sexuality; contraception; abortion? Women and Jewish Law gives contemporary readers access to the central texts of the Jewish religious tradition on issues of special concern to women. Combining a historical overview with a thoughtful feminist critique; this pathbreaking study points the way for “informed change†in the status of women in Jewish life.
#694808 in Books 2006-01-10 2006-01-10Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.20 x 23.62 x 5.54l; 1.00 #File Name: 0805080090528 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An Extraordinary BookBy DianaStacy Schiff is an extraordinary author! Her book; as her others; is absorbing. It was hard for me to put the book down. The story is stunning and paints a portrait of Benjamin Franklin that is remarkable.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Two StarsBy Willard Johnsnot very readable--too convoluted0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Rod E. SurberInteresting book worth your time for a deeper understanding of relationships involved.
