Biblical Body Language
The Figurative Face of Scripture
Biblical Body Language
The Figurative Face of Scripture
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Publisher: University Press of America
ISBN: 9780761818526
Number of Pages: 176
Published: 08/01/2001
Width: 15.6 cm
Height: 23.4 cm
Biblical Body Language aims to deepen the appreciation of biblical symbolism in regard to the human body, and its importance from a faith perspective. To fully explain the body imagery of the bible, the author evaluates biblical imagery in general, the body language of the Hebrews, and how they used body imagery to communicate their beliefs to others.
Chapter 1 Abbreviations; Preface; Introduction Chapter 2 The Body of Flesh and the Spirit of God Chapter 3 The Biblical (Hebraic) Heart Chapter 4 The Head of the Body Chapter 5 The Eye Chapter 6 The Ear Chapter 7 The Mouth Chapter 8 Hand and Arm Chapter 9 The Lower Extremity Chapter 10 Flesh and Blood, Bone and Sinew Chapter 11 Inward Parts, Outward Beauty Chapter 12 The Resurrected Body Chapter 13 A Partnership of Science and Religion Chapter 14 Bibliography
