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The Jewish Body (Jewish Encounters Series)
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A History Of The Jewish People From Bris To Burial, From Muscle Jews To Nose Jobs.Melvin Konner, A Renowned Doctor And Anthropologist, Takes The Measure Of The Jewish Body, Considering Sex, Circumcision, Menstruation, And Even Those Most Elusive And Controversial Of Microscopic Markersjewish Genes. But This Is Not Only A Book That Examines The Human Body Through The Prism Of Jewish Culture. Konner Looks As Well At The Views Of Jewish Physiology Held By Nonjews, And The Way Those Views Seeped Into Jewish Thought. He Describes In Detail The Origins Of The First Nose Job, And He Writes About The Nazi Ideology That Categorized Jews As A Public Health Menace On Par With Rats Or Germs.A Work Of Grand Historical And Philosophical Sweep, The Jewish Body Discusses The Subtle Relationship Between The Jewish Conception Of The Physical Body And The Jewish Conception Of A Bodiless God. It Is A Book About The Relationship Between A Landisraeland The Bodily Sense Not Merely Of Individuals But Of A People. As Konner Describes, A Renewed Focus On The Value Of Physical Strength Helped Generate The Creation Of A Jewish Homeland, And Continued In The Wake Of It.With Deep Insight And Great Originality, Konner Gives Us Nothing Less Than An Anatomical History Of The Jewish People.Part Of The Jewish Encounter Series
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- Q: What is 'The Jewish Body' about? A: 'The Jewish Body' is a comprehensive exploration of the Jewish people's history as it relates to their physicality, covering topics from circumcision to cultural perceptions of the body.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Jewish Body'? A: The book is authored by Melvin Konner, who is a recognized doctor and anthropologist.
- Q: When was 'The Jewish Body' published? A: 'The Jewish Body' was published on January 13, 2009.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Jewish Body'? A: 'The Jewish Body' contains a total of 304 pages.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book covers a range of topics including Jewish cultural practices, historical perceptions of the Jewish body, and the relationship between physicality and Jewish identity.
- Q: Is 'The Jewish Body' part of a series? A: 'The Jewish Body' is part of the Jewish Encounter series.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: Key themes include the relationship between body and identity, physical strength in Jewish culture, and historical perspectives on Jewish physiology.
- Q: Does the book include any controversial topics? A: Yes, the book discusses controversial subjects such as the Nazi ideology regarding Jews and the first instances of cosmetic surgery within Jewish culture.
- Q: What makes 'The Jewish Body' a unique read? A: 'The Jewish Body' offers a unique perspective by intertwining medical and anthropological insights with Jewish history, presenting an anatomical history of the Jewish people.