Converts to Judaism : stories from biblical times to today / Lawrence J. Epstein.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Epstein, Lawrence J. (Lawrence Jeffrey), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Conversion--Judaism--History.

Conversion.

Jewish converts--Biography.

Jewish converts.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (219 p.)

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"From the biblical story of Ruth to the star conversion of Elizabeth Taylor, Converts to Judaism tells the stories of people who have converted to Judaism throughout history. The book introduces readers to origins of Judaism and shares the first conversion stories of the people who helped the early Jewish faith grow. Subsequent chapters trace the trajectory of Judaism through the ages while highlighting the stories of converts--both well-known and lesser-known--and how they shaped the tradition. The book includes not only the story of Warder Cresson, who was put on trial for insanity after converting to Judaism, but also famous celebrities who became Jewish such as Marilyn Monroe and Sammy Davis, Jr."-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-4422-3468-7

OCLC:

900724874