| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
Bodies and heroes -- Jacob: Israel's heroic body -- Heroic bodies in judges -- The iconography of the heroic body -- The height of Saul and the beauty of David -- Saul's heroic bones -- Conclusion: heroic bodies reimagined -- Index of modern authors (selected) -- Index of subjects |
| Summary |
In this book, Brian Doak analyzes the way biblical authors described the bodies of some of their most iconic male heroic figures, such as Jacob, the Judges, Saul, and David. These bodies represent not mere individuals, but rather also communicate as national bodies |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on June 22, 2020) |
| Subject |
Saul, King of Israel.
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| SUBJECT |
Saul, King of Israel fast |
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Bible. Old Testament -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85013769
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Bible. Old Testament fast |
| Subject |
Men in the Bible.
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Human body -- Biblical teaching
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RELIGION -- Biblical Studies -- Old Testament.
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RELIGION -- Judaism -- Sacred Writings.
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Human body -- Biblical teaching
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Men in the Bible
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780190650902 |
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0190650907 |
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9780190650889 |
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0190650885 |
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