Forbidden fruit and fig leaves: reading the Bible with the shamed
This book seeks to address the lack of serious engagement with shame in scripture. Christian theology has concentrated too much on issues around guilt and the needs of the perpetrator of sin, but ignored the strong biblical theme of shame and the needs of the sinned-against. Tracing the story of sha...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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London, UK
SCM Press
[2020]
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| In: | Year: 2020 |
| Reviews: | [Rezension von: Rossall, Judith, Forbidden fruit and fig leaves : reading the Bible with the shamed] (2021) (Lessing, R. Reed, 1959 -)
[Rezension von: Rossall, Judith, Forbidden fruit and fig leaves : reading the Bible with the shamed] (2022) (Nichols, Bridget) |
| IxTheo Classification: | HA Bible |
| Further subjects: | B
Bible
B Shame in the Bible B Criticism, interpretation, etc B Bible Criticism, interpretation, etc |
| Parallel Edition: | Electronic
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| Summary: | This book seeks to address the lack of serious engagement with shame in scripture. Christian theology has concentrated too much on issues around guilt and the needs of the perpetrator of sin, but ignored the strong biblical theme of shame and the needs of the sinned-against. Tracing the story of shame through the biblical story of creation, exodus and exile the author shows how key narratives in the Hebrew scriptures, such as those of David and Job can be read as offering commentary on shaming abuse of privilege and power. In the end, the book argues, scripture culminates with the ultimate shaming moment - that of God on the cross |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-211) and indexes |
| ISBN: | 0334059208 |