Conversion to Judaism: A Guidebook
- ISBN-10
- 1568211287
- ISBN-13
- 9781568211282
- Category
- Religion
- Pages
- 300
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1994-07
- Publisher
- Jason Aronson
- Author
- Lawrence J. Epstein
Description
Conversion to Judaism provides information, advice, and support for individuals contemplating conversion to Judaism, as well as those who have converted and the families affected by this decision. With sensitivity and compassion, Lawrence J. Epstein offers an informative volume that warmly welcomes the newcomer to Judaism.
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Other editions
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- 1978
- 178 pages
- Paperback
- Hebrew Union College Press
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