Myth, God, and War
The Mythopoetic Inspiration of Joshua
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Publisher: University Press of America
ISBN: 9780761836568
Number of Pages: 200
Published: 06/03/2007
Width: 15.3 cm
Height: 23 cm
This work demonstrates the power of the ancient, biblical narrative, the book of Joshua, as it pertains to everyday life. The book intends to dismiss antiquated assumptions of biblical formation by examining biblical scholarship from new and creative phenomenological perspectives. Professor Soggie argues that the anecdotal wisdom drawn from these perspectives exposes the natural function of the narrative as it relates to every individual and transforms the way we view ancient literature. Furthermore, this study challenges readers' predisposed assertions about the book of Joshua so that it feels as though they are being introduced to the story for the first time. Top biblical scholars, experts in archetypal psychology, and novices alike will be able to expand their view of ancient literature.
Part 1 Dedication
Part 2 Preface
Part 3 Acknowledgements
Part 4 The Liturgy of Remembering
Chapter 5 Introduction
Chapter 6 Introductory Themes
Chapter 7 Picking the Battles
Chapter 8 Creating History
Chapter 9 The Psychology of Orality
Chapter 10 A Literary Analysis
Chapter 11 Historical Context
Chapter 12 Foundations of the Fable
Part 13 References
Part 14 Index of Scholars
Part 15 Index of Topics