This magisterial work chronicles the 350-year history of the Jewish religion in America. Tracing American Judaism from its origins in the colonial era through the present day; Jonathan Sarna explores the ways in which Judaism adapted in this new context. How did American culture―predominantly Protestant and overwhelmingly capitalist―affect Jewish religion and culture? And how did American Jews shape their own communities and faith in the new world? Jonathan Sarna; a preeminent scholar of American Judaism; tells the story of individuals struggling to remain Jewish while also becoming American. He offers a dynamic and timely history of assimilation and revitalization; of faith lost and faith regained.
#154522 in Books Yale University Press 2003-09-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.20 x .80 x 6.20l; 1.10 #File Name: 0300098251260 pagesYale University Press
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Duffy at his bestBy DylanThis is wonderful book that explain what people were think in this middle town around the reformation. I love this man work; that I wrote to him and reply back. If you into English history or just reformation this good book to own2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Is Morebath Kibworth?By John KeohaneDoctor Duffy has written an interesting slice of the history of a small English village; Morebath in Devon; during a period of social upheaval which he refers to in his subtitle of "Reformation Rebellion in an English Village". The slice shows a period of social decay (although some will not see it as that) which starts with coercion and ends with a slow attrition. PBS is presently reshowing Michael Woods' "Story of England" a longer term history of the Village of Kibworth in Leicestershire and the most recent episode covered the period following the destruction of the Plague in the area. Part of the follow up showed how several of the small indentured farmers of Kipworth were "upgraded" to leaseholders by the owner of the village; Merton College of Oxford; and how a portion of the lease rentals were dedicated to the support of a chantry which was to provide for prayers to be said for the victims of the Plague. This practice came to be seen as a threat and wrong to certain powers that be and had to be stamped out. The silenced Voices of Morebath tell that story.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Life in religious fluxBy William A. FrazierHere is a chance to see a clear example of English Reformation and the effects of the pendulum swings of Mary and Elizabeth on one small community. Certainly; it is unclear if the experiences of the residents of Morebath are typical. But they are poignant for anyone interested in the religious and social changes of the period.
