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Conversion to Judaism: A Guidebook
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 296.71
EAN: 9781568211282
Edition: First
ISBN: 1568211287
Label: Jason Aronson
Manufacturer: Jason Aronson
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 300
Publication Date: July 01, 1994
Publisher: Jason Aronson
Studio: Jason Aronson
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Conversion to Judaism provides information, advice, and support for individuals contemplating conversion to Judaism, as well as those who have converted and the families affected by this decision. With sensitivity and compassion, Lawrence J. Epstein offers an informative volume that warmly welcomes the newcomer to Judaism.
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This book has helped me in understanding the conversion process.
I especially appreciated the author's even treatment of the different Jewish movements, mainly Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, and Reconstructionist.
He explains not only the conversion process in these different movements, but also gives the reader an introduction to the Jewish faith. He talks about Jewish beliefs, texts, and practices. He also gives a list of resources in the back of the book that appear ... Read More
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Of all the books I have read concerning the subject of conversion, this one was perhaps the most enjoyable and informative. I love his antidotal style of writing and the inclusion of Lena Romanoff's story, Flowers for Shabbos. I also appreciate his ability to concisely explain Jewish thought and the reasons behind it, at times in contrast to popular Christian beliefs or mainstream social practices having their roots in Christianity. My copy is highlighted and tabbed so that I can re-read certain ... Read More
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I have written and deleted about five review for this book already, since this is such a sensitive issue for me, I will keep it short, I hope you forgive me.
- The book does not take for granted that your main reason for learning about conversion is a romantic interest in a jewish person.
- It shares with the readers experiences of people who went through the conversion process as well as incredible histories that are wonderful and interesting even outside the scope of the ... Read More
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Anyone interested in conversion should read this book. It lays out, plainly and very readably, the necessary information about why people convert, how to go about conversion, and what the convert is getting her/himself into. Jewish Literacy Revised Ed: The Most Important Things to Know About the Jewish Religion, Its People, and Its History
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Conversion to Judaism is a complex process. Whereas many faiths actively proselytize Judaism's traditional posture has been to discourage converts. In this work Lawrence J. Epstein provides a very useful guidebook for those who would nonetheless persevere in the effort.
He provides important historical information and background in regard to conversion. He discusses the subject in general including the reasons why people convert. He provides personal stories as examples. He looks at the Conversion ... Read More
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