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Record Nr.

UNINA9910782263103321

Titolo

"Imagining" biblical worlds [[electronic resource] ] : studies in spatial, social and historical constructs in honor of James W. Flanagan / / edited by David M. Gunn and Paula M. McNutt

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; New York, NY, : Sheffield Academic Press, c2002

ISBN

1-281-80265-4

9786611802653

0-567-18990-2

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (353 p.)

Collana

Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ; ; 359

Altri autori (Persone)

FlanaganJames W

GunnD. M (David M.)

McNuttPaula M

Disciplina

220.67

Soggetti

Sociology, Biblical

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Abbreviations; List of Contributors; Introduction; Select Bibliography; Part I: SPATIAL CONSTRUCTS; Part II: SOCIAL AND HISTORICAL CONSTRUCTS; Bibliography; Index of References; Index of Authors

Sommario/riassunto

The essays in this volume address the interface between biblical studies, archaeology, sociology and cultural anthropology, celebrating the pioneering work of James Flanagan. In particular, this collection explores various ways in which the real ancient world is constructed by the modern critical reader with the aid of various theoretical and practical tools.The contributors to this volume have all been involved with Flanagan and his projects during his academic career and the essays carry forward the important interdisciplinary agendas he has encouraged. Part One deals with his recent interes