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.

86 pages, Paperback

Published March 22, 2019

Reviews

[Benni Zev · Rating 4 out of 5]

Truly fascinating and insightful research with some brilliantly concise yet incisive analysis of text that opens up whole new worlds of understanding. Smaller than this insanely broad topic demands, it does a fantastic job of working to its length, and is immensely readable.