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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.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Doak, Brian R. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, [2019]
Subjects:
Bible. > Old Testament > Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Saul, > King of Israel.
Saul, > King of Israel
Bible. > Old Testament
Men in the Bible.
Human body > Biblical teaching.
Hommes dans la Bible.
Corps humain > Enseignement biblique.
RELIGION > Biblical Studies > Old Testament.
RELIGION > Judaism > Sacred Writings.
Human body > Biblical teaching
Men in the Bible
Electronic books.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
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.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9780190650902
0190650907
9780190650889
0190650885