Over the Top Judaism
Author | : Elliot Gertel |
Publisher | : University Press of America |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2003 |
ISBN-13 | : 0761826246 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780761826248 |
Rating | : 4/5 (48 Downloads) |
Download or read book Over the Top Judaism written by Elliot Gertel and published by University Press of America. This book was released on 2003 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the Top Judaism offers criticism of scores of television episodes and films, mainly between 1980 and 2002, that highlight the beliefs and practices of Judaism, real or perceived. Author Elliot Gertel examines parallels and precedents in both media, and organizes the works topically, concluding with the most promising efforts. Chapters on classic television episodes cite interviews with writers and producers from Gertel's rare oral histories.