Laughing with god: Humour in the scriptures
That the Bible rejoices in humour might come as a surprise to many. Yet since humour can be the most powerful method of communicating serious information in an appealing, relaxing and respectful manner, we must surely expect to find humour in the Scriptures. In fact, as this article explains, it is...
| Published in: | The Australasian Catholic record |
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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[2020]
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The Australasian Catholic record
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| IxTheo Classification: | CD Christianity and Culture HA Bible |
| Further subjects: | B
Wit and humor
Religious aspects
Christianity
B Conversion; Christianity Psychological aspects B Teaching Methodology B Bible B Jesus Christ B Conduct of life |
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| Summary: | That the Bible rejoices in humour might come as a surprise to many. Yet since humour can be the most powerful method of communicating serious information in an appealing, relaxing and respectful manner, we must surely expect to find humour in the Scriptures. In fact, as this article explains, it is there in abundance. It is at the heart of our salvation history. The Bible 'revels in a profound laughter, a divine and human laughter that is endemic to the whole narrative of creation, fall and salvation, and finally a laughter that results in a wondrous, all-encompassing comic vision'. We surely find divine humour in our attempts as humans to judge the actions of God according to our expectations and then to discover that our conclusions are dramatically wrong. |
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| ISSN: | 0727-3215 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: The Australasian Catholic record
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