Bible through the lens of trauma / edited by Elizabeth Boase and Christopher G. Frechette.
Contributor(s): Boase, Elizabeth [editor.] | Frechette, Christopher G [editor.].
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BookSeries: Semeia studies ; number 86.Publisher: Atlanta SBL Press 2016Description: viii, 260 pages ; 24 cm.ISBN: 9781628371451 (pbk. : alk. paper); 9780884141730 (hardcover : alk. paper).Subject(s): Bible. -- Criticism, interpretation, etc | Psychic trauma -- Biblical teachingAdditional physical formats: Online version:: Bible through the lens of traumaDDC classification: 220.5 B630 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.
"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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