The Horn Book Guide

RELIGION

Diner, Hasia R.

Jews in America

160 pp. | Oxford | January, 1999 | Library ISBN 0-19-510678-4 $$22.00

(4) YA Religion in American Life series. This thorough historical exploration, which includes aspects of social, political, and spiritual life as well as the development and growth of various religious institutions, reads like a lengthy encyclopedia entry--informative and accurate but not particularly compelling. Included are interesting black-and-white photos and sidebars that feature primary source material. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Amy Lois Cohn