God, the Bible, and human consciousness

Author(s)

• Clasby, Nancy Tenfelde

Bibliographic Information

God, the Bible, and human consciousness

by Nancy Tenfelde Clasby

Palgrave McMillan, 2008

• : hb

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [241]-250) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This study offers a reading that avoids both literalism and sociological reductionism through a study of the Bible's intricate patterns of imagery. It will appeal to thoughtful people dissatisfied with the religious status quo and looking for a new intellectual starting point.

Table of Contents

• Genesis, Creation and Fall The Prohistory The Ancestors Exisential Exodus Power
• Kings and Prophets Job Reading the New Testiment Core TEachings Discountinuities: the Break with Authority The Passion The Ressurection The Apocalyse The Kingdom The Last Things

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Details

• NCID: BB03768477
• ISBN:
  • 9780230605435
• LCCN: 2007041295
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New York
• Pages/Volumes: xii, 255 p.
• Size: 22 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : BS511.3
  • DC22 : 220.6
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Bible -- Criticism, interpretation, etc
  • LCSH : Bible -- Language, style
  • LCSH : Symbolism in the Bible