Mixed feelings and vexed passions: exploring emotions in biblical literature

"This ground-breaking collection of essays explores the rich array of emotions in biblical literature displayed by divine and human figures. How do biblical characters' "feelings" affect their relationship with God, one another, and the world? How do they mix together, for good o...

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Contributors: Spencer, Franklin Scott (Editor)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Atlanta, GA SBL Press [2017]
In: Resources for biblical study (number 90)
Year: 2017
Volumes / Articles:Show volumes/articles.
Series/Journal:Resources for biblical study number 90
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Bible / Emotion / Biblical theology
IxTheo Classification:HA Bible
Further subjects:B Collection of essays
B Bible Criticism, interpretation, etc Bible
B Bible Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Emotions Biblical teaching
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Summary:"This ground-breaking collection of essays explores the rich array of emotions in biblical literature displayed by divine and human figures. How do biblical characters' "feelings" affect their relationship with God, one another, and the world? How do they mix together, for good or ill, for flourishing or vexation? Deeply engaged with both ancient and modern contexts, including the burgeoning interdisciplinary study of emotion in the humanities and sciences, an international team of Hebrew Bible and New Testament scholars offers incisive case studies of "passions" ranging from joy, happiness, and trust to grief, hate, and disgust"--
Item Description:Literaturangaben
ISBN:1628371943