Profane scriptures: reflections on the dialogue with the bible in modern hebrew poetry
Auteur :
Kartun-Blum, Ruth
Éditeur :
Hebrew Union College Press,U.S.
ISBN :
9780878200559
Date de publication :
12 déc. 2011
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
The modern Hebrew poet uses a new midrashic method that seeks to neutralize the Bible's sway over modern Israeli life. Despite Israel's political secularism, the biblical traditions still have a significant impact on Israeli society; the poet is forced to contend with the Bible.