Description
Book SynopsisThis book delves into creative renditions of key aspects of Jewish Mysticism in Latin American literature, film, and art from the perspective of literary and cultural studies. It introduces the work of Latin American authors and artists who have been inspired by Jewish Mysticism from the 1960s to the present focusing on representations of dybbuks (transmigratory souls), the presence of Eros as part of the experience of mystical prayer, reformulations of Zoharic fables, and the search for Tikkun Olam (cosmic repair), among other key topics of Jewish Mysticism. The purpose of this book is to open up these aspects of their work to a broad audience who may or may not be familiar with Jewish Mysticism.
Table of ContentsPreface
List of Illustrations
Introduction: Jewish Mysticism in Latin American Cultural Production—Beyond Borges
1. The Exotic in the Eye of the Beholder: Alejandro Jodorowsky’s Literature and Film
2. The Cycle of Life: Angelina Muñiz-Huberman’s Writings
3. In Search of Tikkun Olam: Mario Satz’s Literature
4. Wandering Souls in Isaac Goldemberg’s Narrative and Poetry
Concluding Remarks
Bibliography
Index
