Jews in the Gym: Judaism, Sports, and Athletics

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 range: from the Hellenistic period (first century BCE) to the most recent basketball season. The range of athletes covered is equally broad: from...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1557536295
• ISBN13: 9781557536297
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: Purdue University Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"