Ken Koltun-Fromm Livres

Develops a critical reading of comic religious narratives to engage moral sources that both expand and limit our ethical worlds.

Exploring the intersection of visual discourse and Jewish identity, the author examines how American Jewish thinkers articulate notions of authenticity while grappling with fears of inauthenticity. The book delves into the intricate relationships among visual expectations, cultural knowledge, and racial belonging, highlighting how images and texts collaboratively shape embodied identity. Through this analysis, it reveals the nuanced ways in which visual culture influences perceptions of Jewishness in America.