From Jews to Muslims: Twentieth-Century Converts to Islam - Hardcoverby Shalom Goldman (Author) This book tells the stories of twentieth century Jewish intellectuals and activists who converted to Islam. Some were motivated by religious reasons, others by political considerations. The book reveals whether the geopolitical events of the twentieth century confirmed, complicated, or refuted their aspirations. Author Biography Shalom Goldman is professor of religion at Middlebury College. Number of Pages: 138 Dimensions: