David A. Bosworth

Broschiertes Buch

Creation and Emotion in the Old Testament

Beschreibung

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.

Autor

David Bosworth is associate professor of Old Testament at The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. He earned his PhD in biblical studies from Catholic University in 2003. He taught at Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida, before returning Catholic University as faculty in 2008. His scientifically engaged research and writing focus on emotion in the Bible, including two books and several articles on weeping.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Augsburg Fortress Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 238
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Oktober 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 218mm x 142mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 382g
• ISBN-13: 9781506491035
• ISBN-10: 1506491030
• Artikelnr.: 67372623