Is Shylock Jewish?: Citing Scripture and the Moral Agency of Shakespeare's Jews

Description: Is Shylock Jewish? by Sara Coodin Is Shylock Jewish studies Shakespeares extensive use of stories from the Hebrew Bible in The Merchant of Venice, and argues that Shylock and his daughter Jessica draw on recognizably Jewish ways of engaging with those narratives throughout the play. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A detailed exploration of the significance of Hebrew Biblical stories in The Merchant of VeniceWhat happens when we consider Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice as a play with real Jewish characters who are not mere ciphers for anti-Semitic Elizabethan stereotypes? Is Shylock Jewish studies Shakespeares extensive use of stories from the Hebrew Bible in The Merchant of Venice, and argues that Shylock and his daughter Jessica draw on recognizably Jewish ways of engaging with those narratives throughout the play. By examining the legacy of Jewish exegesis and cultural lore surrounding these biblical episodes, this book traces the complexity and richness of Merchants Jewish aspect, spanning encounters with Jews and the Hebrew Bible in the early modern world as well as modern adaptations of Shakespeares play on the Yiddish stage. Key FeaturesAnalyses alternative contexts for the moral agency of Jewish characters in The Merchant of VeniceProvides an innovative study of Renaissance Christian Hebraism in England and English perceptions of Jews and Jewishness in the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuriesDiscusses important nineteenth- and twentieth-century Yiddish-language adaptations of The Merchant of VeniceMakes a provocative and original argument about the importance of Judaic biblical exegesis to the long afterlife of Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice Back Cover Sara Coodin demonstrates how The Merchant of Venices engagement with the Genesis narratives of Jacob resonates with centuries of rabbinic midrash, early modern Christian Hebraist exegesis and twentieth-century Yiddish adaptations of the play to argue that Shakespeares play supports Jewish interpretations that would have been legible to his Christian audience.M. Lindsay Kaplan, Georgetown UniversityA detailed exploration of the significance of Hebrew Biblical stories in The Merchant of VeniceWhat happens when we consider Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice as a play with real Jewish characters who are not mere ciphers for anti-Semitic Elizabethan stereotypes? Is Shylock Jewish? studies Shakespeares extensive use of stories from the Hebrew Bible in The Merchant of Venice, and argues that Shylock and his daughter Jessica draw on recognisably Jewish ways of engaging with those narratives throughout the play. By examining the legacy of Jewish exegesis and cultural lore surrounding these biblical episodes, this book traces the complexity and richness of Merchants Jewish aspect, spanning encounters with Jews and the Hebrew Bible in the early modern world as well as modern adaptations of Shakespeares play on the Yiddish stage. Sara Coodin is Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma, where she teaches Renaissance literature and Shakespearean drama.Cover design:[EUP logo] edinburghuniversitypress.comISBN 978-1-4744-1838-6Barcode Flap Sara Coodin demonstrates how The Merchant of Venices engagement with the Genesis narratives of Jacob resonates with centuries of rabbinic midrash, early modern Christian Hebraist exegesis and twentieth-century Yiddish adaptations of the play to argue that Shakespeares play supports Jewish interpretations that would have been legible to his Christian audience.M. Lindsay Kaplan, Georgetown UniversityA detailed exploration of the significance of Hebrew Biblical stories in The Merchant of VeniceWhat happens when we consider Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice as a play with real Jewish characters who are not mere ciphers for anti-Semitic Elizabethan stereotypes? Is Shylock Jewish? studies Shakespeares extensive use of stories from the Hebrew Bible in The Merchant of Venice, and argues that Shylock and his daughter Jessica draw on recognisably Jewish ways of engaging with those narratives throughout the play. By examining the legacy of Jewish exegesis and cultural lore surrounding these biblical episodes, this book traces the complexity and richness of Merchants Jewish aspect, spanning encounters with Jews and the Hebrew Bible in the early modern world as well as modern adaptations of Shakespeares play on the Yiddish stage.Sara Coodin is Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma, where she teaches Renaissance literature and Shakespearean drama.Cover design:[EUP logo]edinburghuniversitypress.comISBN 978-1-4744-1838-6Barcode Author Biography Sara Coodin is Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma. Table of Contents Introduction: Is Shylock Jewish?; 1. Renaissance England and the Jews; 2. Parti-Coloured Parables; 3. Stolen Daughters and Stolen Idols; 4. Rebellious Daughters on the Yiddish Stage; Conclusion. Review Sara Coodin demonstrates how The Merchant of Venices engagement with the Genesis narratives of Jacob resonates with centuries of rabbinic midrash, early modern Christian Hebraist exegesis and 20th-century Yiddish adaptations of the play to argue that Shakespeares play supports Jewish interpretations that would have been legible to his Christian audience.--M. Lindsay Kaplan, Georgetown University Promotional Analyses alternative contexts for the moral agency of Jewish characters in The Merchant of Venice. Provides an innovative study of Renaissance Christian Hebl6th and early 17th centuries. Discusses important 19th- and 20th-century Yiddish-language adaptations of The Merchant of Venice. Makes a provocative and original argument about the importance of Judaic biblical exegesis to the long afterlife of Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice. Long Description A detailed exploration of the significance of Hebrew Biblical stories in The Merchant of Venice What happens when we consider Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice as a play with real Jewish characters who are not mere ciphers for anti-Semitic Elizabethan stereotypes? Is Shylock Jewish studies Shakespeares extensive use of stories from the Hebrew Bible in The Merchant of Venice , and argues that Shylock and his daughter Jessica draw on recognizably Jewish ways of engaging with those narratives throughout the play. By examining the legacy of Jewish exegesis and cultural lore surrounding these biblical episodes, this book traces the complexity and richness of Merchant s Jewish aspect, spanning encounters with Jews and the Hebrew Bible in the early modern world as well as modern adaptations of Shakespeares play on the Yiddish stage. Key Features Analyses alternative contexts for the moral agency of Jewish characters in The Merchant of Venice Provides an innovative study of Renaissance Christian Hebraism in England and English perceptions of Jews and Jewishness in the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries Discusses important nineteenth- and twentieth-century Yiddish-language adaptations of The Merchant of Venice Makes a provocative and original argument about the importance of Judaic biblical exegesis to the long afterlife of Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice Review Quote Sara Coodin demonstrates how The Merchant of Venice s engagement with the Genesis narratives of Jacob resonates with centuries of rabbinic midrash , early modern Christian Hebraist exegesis and 20th-century Yiddish adaptations of the play to argue that Shakespeares play supports Jewish interpretations that would have been legible to his Christian audience. Promotional "Headline" A detailed exploration of the significance of Hebrew Biblical stories in The Merchant of Venice Description for Reader A detailed exploration of the significance of Hebrew Biblical stories in The Merchant of Venice What happens when we consider Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice as a play with real Jewish characters who are not mere ciphers for anti-Semitic Elizabethan stereotypes? Is Shylock Jewish? studies Shakespeares extensive use of stories from the Hebrew Bible in The Merchant of Venice , and argues that Shylock and his daughter Jessica draw on recognizably Jewish ways of engaging with those narratives throughout the play. By examining the legacy of Jewish exegesis and cultural lore surrounding these biblical episodes, this book traces the complexity and richness of Merchants Jewish aspect, spanning encounters with Jews and the Hebrew Bible in the early modern world as well as modern adaptations of Shakespeares play on the Yiddish stage. Key Features Analyses alternative contexts for the moral agency of Jewish characters in The Merchant of Venice Provides an innovative study of Renaissance Christian Hebraism in England and English perceptions of Jews and Jewishness in the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries Discusses important nineteenth- and twentieth-century Yiddish-language adaptations of The Merchant of Venice Makes a provocative and original argument about the importance of Judaic biblical exegesis to the long afterlife of Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice Feature Key Features Analyses alternative contexts for the moral agency of Jewish characters in The Merchant of Venice Provides an innovative study of Renaissance Christian Hebraism in England and English perceptions of Jews and Jewishness in the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries Discusses important nineteenth- and twentieth-century Yiddish-language adaptations of The Merchant of Venice Makes a provocative and original argument about the importance of Judaic biblical exegesis to the long afterlife of Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice Description for Sales People Offers a detailed study of Hebrew Biblical stories in The Merchant of Venice Provides an innovative study of Renaissance Christian Hebraism in England and English perceptions of Jews and Jewishness in the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries Description for Teachers/Educators courses in Shakespeare studies, Judaic studies Details ISBN1474418384 Publisher Edinburgh University Press ISBN-10 1474418384 ISBN-13 9781474418386 Format Hardcover Author Sara Coodin Series Edinburgh Critical Studies In Shakespeare And Philosophy Imprint Edinburgh University Press Subtitle Citing Scripture and the Moral Agency of Shakespeares Jews Place of Publication Edinburgh Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 822.33 Year 2017 Pages 272 Publication Date 2017-06-30 Media Book Short Title Is Shylock Jewish? Language English UK Release Date 2017-06-30 NZ Release Date 2017-06-30 Edited by Johanna Spanke Birth 1980 Death 1928 Affiliation Winchester College, UK Position Classics Teacher Qualifications R.N., B.S.N., Ocn Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly AU Release Date 2017-09-18 Alternative 9781474452403 Illustrations 3 black and white illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133508601;

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