A Jewish Ceremony for Newborn Girls : The Torah's Covenant Affirmed

This engaging book offers the first in-depth analysis of the history, philosophy, and social trends that underpin modern welcoming ceremonies for newborn girls in the Jewish community. Sharon R. Siegel traces the arc of these ceremonies from their emergence in the 1970s until today. She also delves...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Siegel, Sharon R.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Brandeis, 2014.
Colección:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Temas:
Brit bat.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > General.
RELIGION > Judaism > General.
Brit bat > History.
History.
Electronic books.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:This engaging book offers the first in-depth analysis of the history, philosophy, and social trends that underpin modern welcoming ceremonies for newborn girls in the Jewish community. Sharon R. Siegel traces the arc of these ceremonies from their emergence in the 1970s until today. She also delves into the history of how Jewish girls have been named over the centuries and explores how this history can shape contemporary welcoming practices. Siegel builds on the notion that modern ceremonies should focus on a newborn girl's entry into the covenant between God and Israel and examines cl.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (284 pages).
ISBN:9781611684056

Ejemplares similares