Leonard Cohen. Songs Inspired by Religion

by Erminia Passannanti

Overview

Judaism and Christianity represent distinct religious traditions, each harbouring divergent beliefs and perspectives regarding Jesus. Consequently, deciphering the recurring allusions to Jesus by a Jewish singer, such as Leonard Cohen-nurtured and steeped in Jewish theology and practices-evolves into a complex and nuanced undertaking.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798331422684
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	08/01/2023
Pages:	234
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x 0.53(d)

About the Author

Erminia Passannanti is an Italian author, poet, and independent academic researcher known for her work in the fields of anglophone literature, poetry, cinema, censorship, religion, and cultural anthropology. She has written extensively on these subjects, blending her expertise in Italian literature and social sciences to explore a range of cultural and historical themes. She holds two different PhD degrees, one in Italian literature (University College London, 2004) and another in Social Sciences and Media Communications (Brunel University, 2014). Her work often delves into the complexities of censorship, particularly in relation to cinema, and she has made significant contributions to the understanding of these topics through her writing and research.