Reading with Anthropology

Reading with Anthropology

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Summary

Using anthropology to open up different ways of understanding biblical texts, this study argues that anthropology (study of other cultures) and theology can become constructive dialogue partners in the search to understand the Bible better. The themes include healing, power, violence, sex, gender, body, emotion, and social memory.

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Reading with Anthropology by Lj Lawrence

This is a fresh and stimulating study that uses anthropology to open up new ways of understanding biblical texts. This stimulating study argues that anthropology (study of other cultures) and theology can become constructive dialogue partners in the search to understand the Bible better. Themes include healing, power, violence, sex, gender, body, emotion, and social memory.
Lawrence, Louise J.: - Dr. Louise Lawrence is currently Lecturer in New Testament Studies and South West Ministry Training Course Research Fellow at the University of Exeter. She is author of Reading with Anthropology: Exhibiting Aspects of New Testament Religion (Paternoster, 2005).
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ISBN 13 9781842273753
ISBN 10 1842273752
Title Reading with Anthropology
Author Lj Lawrence
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Authentic Media
Year published 2006-01-01
Number of pages 240
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.