River Jordan - The Mythology of a Dividing Line

Zusammenfassung As the site of several miracles in the Jewish and Christian traditions! the Jordan is one of the world's holiest rivers. It is also the major political and symbolic border contested by Israelis and Palestinians. This title explores how the complex religious and mythological representations of the river have shaped the conflict in the Middle East.

Product details

• Authors: Rachel Havrelock, Rachel S. Havrelock
• Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.12.2011
• EAN: 9780226319575
• ISBN: 978-0-226-31957-5
• No. of pages: 320
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Judaism; Israel, RELIGION / Judaism / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology, RELIGION / Christianity / General, HISTORY / Historical Geography, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / General, Christianity, Folklore, myths & legends, Judaism, Palestine, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Historical Geography, Biblical Studies & Exegesis, Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology)