Jews in the Gym Judaism, Sports, and Athletics -SJC Vol. 23

• Andere auteurs: Greenspoon, Leonard J. (Redacteur)
• Formaat: Elektronisch Hoofdstuk
• Taal: Engels
• Gepubliceerd in: Purdue University Press 2012
• Onderwerpen: Religious groups: social & cultural aspects; Social groups: religious groups & communities
• Online toegang: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

For some, the connection between Jews and athletics might seem far-fetched. But in fact, as is highlighted by the fourteen chapters in this collection, Jews have been participating in-and thinking about-sports for more than two thousand years. The articles in this volume scan a wide chronological ra...