People of the book

People of the Book gathers reflections from a diverse group of Jewish-American scholars, including a Mark Twain scholar, an African American philosopher, and a lesbian feminist literary critic. This collection explores how their Jewish identity has influenced their intellectual pursuits and, conversely, how their academic work has deepened their connection to their Jewish heritage. Featuring analytical and autobiographical essays from respected academics across various fields, it highlights the rich interconnectedness of identities and ideas within the Jewish-American intellectual community.