In Games of Inheritance, Yitzhak Lewis explores the interplay between Jewish mystical traditions and the literary oeuvre of Argentine author Jorge Luis Borges. Challenging conventional interpretations, Lewis posits that Borges's engagement with "the Judaic" serves not merely as a thematic exploration but as a lens through which he examines broader issues of authorship, literary tradition, and cultural identity.

Drawing upon Borges's references to Kabbalah and Jewish texts, Lewis argues that these elements are instrumental in understanding Borges's perspectives on nationalism, literature, and aesthetics within the context of contemporary Argentine debates. By situating Borges's work within the framework of Jewish intellectual traditions, the book offers a nuanced analysis of how these influences inform his literary strategies and thematic concerns.