Cover Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1. Love and Grief -- 2. Surprise and Fear -- 3. Disgust and Anger -- 4. Pride and Shame -- 5. Joy and Awe -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Subject Index -- Scripture Index
Summary
Humans have emotional engagements with the natural world, such as fear of snakes and awe at the Grand Canyon. Biblical writers deploy creation to shape the emotions of the audience and motivate specific behaviors. This book analyzes how writers use language about creation to conjure emotions