Gender in Judaism and Islam: Common Lives, Uncommon Heritage

by Beth S. Wenger

Book Overview

Jewish and
Islamic histories have long been interrelated. Both traditions emerged from
ancient cultures born in the Middle East and both are rooted in texts and
traditions that have often excluded women. At the same time, both groups have
recently seen a resurgence in religious orthodoxy among women, as well as
growing feminist movements that challenge traditional religious structures. In the
United States, Jews and Muslims operate...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1479801275
• ISBN13: 9781479801275
• Release Date: December 2014
• Publisher: New York University Press
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.9" x 10.0"