Name: Masking and Unmasking Ourselves: Interpreting Biblical Texts on Clothing and Identity
Price: 21.25 EUR
Availability: InStock
Author: Cohen, Norman J.
ISBN: 9781580238397

portada Masking and Unmasking Ourselves: Interpreting Biblical Texts on Clothing and Identity

Masking and Unmasking Ourselves: Interpreting Biblical Texts on Clothing and Identity

Type

Physical Book

Author

Norman J. Cohen

Publisher

Jewish Lights Publishing

Language

English

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

21.6 x 14.2 x 1.5 cm

Weight

0.29 kg.

ISBN13

9781580238397

Synopsis "Masking and Unmasking Ourselves: Interpreting Biblical Texts on Clothing and Identity"

Our clothes conceal our naked bodies but what do they reveal about our souls?"Clothes assume a primary importance as a vehicle that suggests character, provides insights into a person's identity and even governs it.... But the problem is that if Oscar Wilde is correct that 'if you give a man a mask, he will tell you the truth, ' then what exactly conveys the truth? Is it the person him or herself or is it the mask, the clothing that he or she wears, that reveals deeper images of self?"--from the IntroductionIn this highly engaging look at clothing and identity in the Bible, renowned teacher and scholar Norman Cohen presents ten Bible stories that involve clothing in an essential way, as a means of learning about the text, its characters and their interactions. But he also shows us how these stories help us confront our own life dramas, our own stories, ourselves. In doing so, he once again presents the Bible as a mirror, reflecting back to us our own personalities, ambivalences, struggles and potential for growth. By helping us uncover the garments of the Bible, Cohen shows us how to shed our own layers of insulation to reveal our authentic selves.

Customers reviews

Have you read this book? Login to add your review.

More customer reviews

0% (0)
0% (0)
0% (0)
0% (0)
0% (0)

Questions and Answers about the Book

Do you have a question about the book? Login to be able to add your own question.

Opinions about Bookdelivery

More customer reviews

Masking and Unmasking Ourselves: Interpreting Biblical Texts on Clothing and Identity - Cohen, Norman J.

Synopsis "Masking and Unmasking Ourselves: Interpreting Biblical Texts on Clothing and Identity"

Customers reviews

Frequently Asked Questions about the Book

Is the book original?

In what language is the book written?

What is the format of this book?

Questions and Answers about the Book

Opinions about Bookdelivery