The Soul of Judaism: Jews of African Descent in America

by Bruce D Haynes and Bruce D. Haynes

Book Overview

A glimpse into the diverse stories of Black Jews in the United States What makes a Jew? This book traces the history of Jews of African descent in America and the counter-narratives they have put forward as they stake their claims to Jewishness. The Soul of Judaism offers the first exploration of the full diversity of Black Jews, including bi-racial Jews of both matrilineal and patrilineal descent; adoptees; black converts to Judaism; and Black Hebrews...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1479811238
• ISBN13: 9781479811236
• Release Date: August 2018
• Publisher: New York University Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.9" x 9.1"