The birth of conservative Judaism

Cohen, Michael R.

The birth of conservative Judaism Solomon Schechter's disciples and the creation of an American religious movement / [electronic resource] : Michael R. Cohen. - New York : Columbia University Press, c2012. - 1 online resource (ix, 210 p., [10] p. of plates) : ill.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

9780231526777 (electronic bk.) 0231526776 (electronic bk.)


Schechter, S. 1847-1915.


Conservative Judaism--History.--United States
RELIGION / Judaism / Conservative


Electronic books.

BM197.5 / .C64 2012eb

296.8/3420973