Superheroes and their ancient Jewish parallels : a comparative study /

In times of crisis, heroes emerge to model virtues that inspire a sense of commitment and worth. Identity concerns were especially acute for a post-exile Jewish culture. Using modern American superheroes and their stories in a cross-cultural discussion, this book presents the stories of Israelite ch...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Miles, Johnny E. (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2018]
Subjects:	Superheroes. Jews > Civilization > Influence. Comic books, strips, etc. > Religious aspects > Judaism. Heroes in literature. Jews in literature. Jews > Identity > History. Jewish diaspora in literature. Characters and characteristics in the Bible. Comic books, strips, etc. > Moral and ethical aspects.

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Call Number:		PN6712 .M54 2018

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