Law and Liminality in the Bible
Download or Read eBook Law and Liminality in the Bible PDF written by Nanette Stahl and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Nanette Stahl |
| Publisher | : A&C Black |
| Total Pages | : 113 |
| Release | : 1995-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781850755616 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1850755612 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (16 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Law and Liminality in the Bible by : Nanette Stahl
Book excerpt: Liminal moments in biblical narrative are moments of transition and change, which are typically fraught with ambivalence. Such new beginnings enshrine both hope and doubt for the future, as in the account of the rebuilding of life after the Flood (Genesis 9). In this subtle analysis, Stahl observes how frequently one component of these liminal moments is law, offering as it does stability and order in a chaotic world but also resonating with the ambiguities inherent in the narrative history. In the Bible, law as well as narrative is multi-voiced.
