Eros and the Jews: From Biblical Israel to Contemporary America

by David Biale

Book Overview

Contemporary stereotypes about Jewish sexuality pervade modern culture, from Lenny Bruce's hip eroticism to Woody Allen's little man with the big libido. Does Judaism in fact liberate or repress sexual desire? David Biale traces Judaism's evolving position on sexuality, from the Bible and Talmud to Zionism up through American attitudes of today.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520211340
• ISBN13: 9780520211346
• Release Date: October 1997
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.3" x 8.0"