Exile constitutes one of the most central experiences in the Bible, notably in the book of Genesis. The question has rarely been asked however as to why exile plays such an important role in the lives of Biblical characters. Biblical Portraits of Exile proposes a philosophical reading largely inspired by the philosophy of Emmanuel Levinas of the experience of exile in the book of Genesis. Focusing on the 8 central figures of exile Adam, Eve, Cain, the sons of Shem, Abraham, Rebekah, Jacob and the sons of Levy the book draws out the ethical and redemptive implications of exile and thereby paves the way for a renewed description of the human subject, one that situates ethics at its very core.
| ISBN: | 9780367881542 |
| Publication date: | 12th December 2019 |
| Author: | Abi Doukhan |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 156 pages |
| Series: | Routledge New Critical Thinking in Religion, Theology and Biblical Studies |
| Genres: |
Religion and beliefs Ancient history Christianity Philosophy of religion |
Exile constitutes one of the most central experiences in the Bible, notably in the book of Genesis. The question has rarely been asked however as to why exile plays such an important role in the lives of Biblical characters. Biblical Portraits of Exile proposes a philosophical reading largely inspired by the philosophy of Emmanuel Levinas of the experience of exile in the book of Genesis. Focusing on the 8 central figures of exile Adam, Eve, Cain, the sons of Shem, Abraham, Rebekah, Jacob and the sons of Levy the book draws out the ethical and redemptive implications of exile and thereby paves the way for a renewed description of the human subject, one that situates ethics at its very core.
Biblical Portraits of Exile features in the following genres: Religion and beliefs, Ancient history, Christianity, Philosophy of religion
Biblical Portraits of Exile is available in Paperback, Hardback, Ebook
Biblical Portraits of Exile was written by Abi Doukhan and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd
Biblical Portraits of Exile has 156 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge New Critical Thinking in Religion, Theology and Biblical Studies series
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