Theatre and Judaism by Yair Lipshitz

Theatre and Judaism by Yair Lipshitz

This new title in the Theatre & series explores the intersections between theatre and Judaism, offering a uniquely nuanced approach as a counterpart to the more common discourse surrounding Jewish theatre. Arguing that theatre allows for a subtle engagement with religious heritage that does not easily fall into a religious/secular dichotomy, it examines the ways in which Jewish tradition lends itself to theatrical performance. With rigorous scholarship and a fresh perspective, Theatre and Judaism promotes a transnational and comparative approach, considering Judaism as a religious-cultural tradition rather than focusing on a particular national context.

Exciting and thought-provoking, this is the perfect companion for undergraduate and postgraduate students of theatre or religious studies.

Theatre & Judaism provides a smart, incisive primer on the historical relationship between Jewish religious discourse and the performing artsAt the same time, the book’s examination of scriptural exegesis in contemporary plays demonstrates theatre’s potential to shed new light on questions of faith, secularism, and cultural continuity. * Henry Bial, University of Kansas, USA *

Yair Lipshitz is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Theatre Arts at Tel Aviv University, Israel.

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ISBN 13	9781352005660
ISBN 10	1352005662
Title	Theatre and Judaism
Author	Yair Lipshitz
Series	Theatre And
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published	2019-03-22
Number of pages	96
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