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When Rabbis Bless Congress: The Great American Story of Jewish Prayers on Capitol Hill

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“Academically detailed yet esoterically fun.” ―Kirkus

Congress opens each session with a prayer offered by a chaplain or guest chaplain. Among the guest chaplains: Rabbis. This book is about the rabbis. It’s an unprecedented examination of 160 years of Jewish prayers delivered in the literal and figurative center of American democracy. With exhaustive research written in approachable prose, it uniquely tells the story of over 400 rabbis giving over 600 prayers since the Civil War days―who they are and what they say. Few written works examine the tradition of prayers in government. This new angle will appeal to students and lovers of American history, Congress, American Jewish history, and religion. It’s a welcome, important addition to our understanding of Congress and Jewish contribution to America.
Request Code : ZLIBIO3039324
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Year:
2020
Publisher:
Cherry Orchard Books
Language:
English
Pages:
344
ISBN 10:
1644693445
ISBN 13:
9781644693445
ISBN:
1644693445,9781644693445

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