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Reading ritual : Leviticus in postmodern culture /

This book draws on a variety of disciplines to undertake a unique analysis of Leviticus 1-7. Rather than studying the rituals prescribed in Leviticus as arcane historical/theological texts of little interest to the modern reader, or as examples of primitive rituals that have no parallel in Western s...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Bergen, Wesley J.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; New York : T & T Clark International, ©2005.
Colección:Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ; 417.
Playing the texts ; 9.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:This book draws on a variety of disciplines to undertake a unique analysis of Leviticus 1-7. Rather than studying the rituals prescribed in Leviticus as arcane historical/theological texts of little interest to the modern reader, or as examples of primitive rituals that have no parallel in Western society, this book provides many points of contact between animal sacrifice rituals and various parts of post-modern society. Modern rituals such as Monday Night Football, eating fast food, sending sons and daughters off to war, and even the rituals of modern academia are contrasted with the text of.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (140 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 124-136) and index.
ISBN:9780567524430
0567524434
1281802891
9781281802897
9786611802899
6611802894