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The birth of conservative Judaism : Solomon Schechter's disciples and the creation of an American religious movement

Title
The birth of conservative Judaism : Solomon Schechter's disciples and the creation of an American religious movement / Michael R. Cohen.
Author
Cohen, Michael R.
Publication
New York : Columbia University Press, [2012], ©2012.

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Description
ix, 210 pages, 10 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations; 24 cm
Subject
  • Schechter, S. 1847-1915
  • Conservative Judaism > United States > History
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Solomon Schechter and the charismatic bond -- The United Synagogue and the transition to postcharismatic authority -- A heretic, a maverick, and the challenge to inclusivity -- On the brink of irrelevancy -- The platform of discipleship -- A task left unfinished -- Conclusion from Schechter to Frankel: deceptive retrospect and the history of Conservative Judaism.
ISBN
  • 9780231156356 (cloth : alk. paper)
  • 0231156359 (cloth : alk. paper)
  • 9780231526777 (e-book)
  • 0231526776 (e-book)
LCCN
2011025625
OCLC
  • ocn731192708
  • 731192708
  • SCSB-5637253
Owning Institutions
Columbia University Libraries