Reading Bibles, Writing Bodies - Identity and The Book

Accessible, engaging and moving easily between theory and the reading of specific texts, this book is an exciting contribution to contemporary biblical and cultural studies. This volume explores how religious, political and cultural identities, including ethnicity and gender, are embodied, often problematically, in biblical discourse.

Summary

Accessible, engaging and moving easily between theory and the reading of specific texts, this volume is an exciting contribution to contemporary biblical and cultural studies.

Product details

• Assisted by: Timothy K Beal (Editor), Timothy K. Beal (Editor), Beal Timothy K. (Editor), David Gunn (Editor)
• Publisher: Routledge
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.11.1996
• EAN: 9780415126656
• ISBN: 978-0-415-12665-6
• No. of pages: 310
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 234 mm x 17 mm
• Weight: 474 g
• Series: Biblical Limits
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; HISTORY / Ancient / General, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / General, Religion: general, Christianity, Ancient Egyptian religion and mythology, Ancient Egyptian religion & mythology, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts