September 17, 2025

Jortner, Adam: A Promised Land: Jewish Patriots, the American Revolution, and the Birth of Religious Freedom. New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2024; pp. 330.

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The review discusses how jewish patriots contributed to the american revolution, shaping early concepts of religious freedom.
It emphasizes the historical significance of these contributions to the broader narrative of religious freedom in the United States.
The book, published by oxford university press, offers an in-depth analysis of the intersection of jewish identity and patriotism during this pivotal time.
Examining this period reveals the foundational role of diverse religious communities in the fight for freedom.

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Journal of Religious HistoryEarly View BOOK REVIEW Jortner, Adam: A Promised Land: Jewish Patriots, the American Revolution, and the Birth of Religious Freedom. New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2024; pp. 330. Israel Benporat, Corresponding Author Israel Benporat email protected orcid.org/0000-0002-6509-2490 Yeshiva UniversitySearch for more papers by this author Israel Benporat, Corresponding Author Israel Benporat email protected orcid.org/0000-0002-6509-2490 Yeshiva UniversitySearch for more papers by this author First published: 12 September 2025 https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9809.70027Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookxLinkedInRedditWechatBluesky No abstract is available for this article. Early ViewOnline Version of Record before inclusion in an issue RelatedInformation

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