Biblical Hero - Portraits in Nobility and Fallibility

Approaching the Bible in an original way—comparing biblical heroes to heroes in world literature—Elliott Rabin addresses core biblical questions: What is the Bible telling us about what it means to be a hero? Why do we need such heroes, possibly now more than ever?
 

List of contents

Preface: The Need for Heroes    
Acknowledgments    
Author’s Note    
Introduction: Heroic-Unheroic Heroes, the Biblical Model    
1. Moses: Prototype    
2. Samson: Strongman    
3. Esther: Queen    
4. Abraham: Pilgrim    
5. Jacob: Trickster    
6. David: King    
7. God: Archetype or Antitype?     
Conclusion: The Biblical Hero Today    
Notes    
Bibliography    
General Index    
Source Index    

About the author

Elliott Rabin is the director of thought leadership at Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools, where he edits HaYidion, the leading publication for Jewish day schools. He is the author of Understanding the Hebrew Bible: A Reader’s Guide.
 

Summary

Approaching the Bible in an original way—comparing biblical heroes to heroes in world literature—Elliott Rabin addresses core biblical questions: What is the Bible telling us about what it means to be a hero? Why do we need such heroes, possibly now more than ever?

Product details

• Authors: Elliott Rabin
• Publisher: Jewish Publications Society
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2020
• EAN: 9780827613249
• ISBN: 978-0-8276-1324-9
• No. of pages: 336
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Practical theology; RELIGION / Leadership, Religion - Biblical Studies, Prüfungstrainingsmaterial, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Bible Study Guides, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Old Testament