The Jewish family
Subtitle: metaphor and memory
By: edited by David Kraemer.
Contributors: Kraemer, David Charles.; Henry N. Rapaport Memorial Conference (1st : 1985 : Jewish Theological Seminary)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 1989
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 248
Subjects: Jewish families -- Congresses
Description: Explores the Jewish family through its historical, sociological and anthropological perspective and as it has been perceived by Jews over the centuries. The book has four sections, Jewish marriage as an institution, childhood and adolescence in Judaism, the Jewish community, metaphorical and literary use of family relationships.
Notes: Includes bibliographies and index.
Based on papers delivered at the First Henry N. Rapaport Memorial Conference, held at the Jewish Theological Seminary, May 1985.