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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Contributors: Boase, Elizabeth 1963- (Editor) ; Frechette, Christopher G. (Editor)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Atlanta, GA SBL Press [2016]
In: Semeia studies (number 86)
Year: 2016
Reviews:[Rezension von: Bible through the lens of trauma] (2017) (Edgerton, W. Dow)
Volumes / Articles:Show volumes/articles.
Series/Journal:Semeia studies Atlanta, Ga. number 86
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Old Testament / Psychic trauma
IxTheo Classification:HA Bible
Further subjects:B Collection of essays
B Bible. Old Testament Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Psychic trauma Biblical teaching
B Bible Criticism, interpretation, etc
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Parallel Edition: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"--
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Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:088414173X