Bible through the lens of trauma

"In recent years there has been a surge of interest in trauma, trauma theory, and its application to the biblical text. This collection of essays explores the usefulness of using trauma theory as a lens through which to read the biblical texts. Each of the essays explores the concept of how tra...

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Bibliographic Details
Contributors: Boase, Elizabeth 1963- (Editor) ; Frechette, Christopher G. (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Atlanta SBL Press 2017
In:Year: 2017
Reviews:[Rezension von: Bible through the lens of trauma] (2017) (Edgerton, W. Dow)
Series/Journal:Semeia studies number 86
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Old Testament / Psychic trauma
IxTheo Classification:HA Bible
Further subjects:B Collection of essays
B Bible Criticism, interpretation, etc Bible
B Bible. Old Testament Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Psychic trauma Biblical teaching
B Electronic books Criticism, interpretation, etc
Online Access: Volltext (Aggregator)
Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
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Summary:"In recent years there has been a surge of interest in trauma, trauma theory, and its application to the biblical text. This collection of essays explores the usefulness of using trauma theory as a lens through which to read the biblical texts. Each of the essays explores the concept of how trauma might be defined and applied in biblical studies. Using a range of different but intersection theories of trauma, the essays reflect on the value of trauma studies for offering new insights into the biblical text. Including contributions from biblical scholars, as well as systematic and pastoral theologians, this book provides a timely critical reflection on this emerging discussion"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index. - Print version record and CIP data provided by publisher
ISBN:0884141721