John Armstrong

The Idea of Holiness and the Humane Response

A study of the concept of...

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Produktbeschreibung

First Published in 1981, The Idea of Holiness and the Humane Response is a radically innovative book, presenting a critical appraisal of the concept of holiness and its effects. It offers a view of holiness far less favourable than the traditional one, yet its conclusions are by no means purely critical or negative.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 186
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. April 2023
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm
• Gewicht: 440g
• ISBN-13: 9781032453057
• ISBN-10: 1032453052
• Artikelnr.: 67253800

Autorenporträt

John Armstrong

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgements Preface Part I: The Idea of Holiness 1. The Sacralism of
the Hebrews 2. The Hebrew Attitude to Animals 3. The Poetic Forms of the
Hebrews 4. Hebrew Sacralism and the Humane Response 5. Hebrew Sacralism and
Foreign Nations Part II: The Historic Sequel 6. Holiness and the Humane
Response in the Age of the Fathers - I 7. Holiness and the Humane Response
in the Age of the Fathers - II 8. Holiness and the Humane Response in the
Middle Ages - I 9. Holiness and the Humane Response in the Middle Ages - II
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