Sacrifice and the body: biblical anthropology and christian self-understanding
Auteur :
Dunnill, John
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781409418825
Date de publication :
3 avr. 2013
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
630 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
What is sacrifice? For many people today the word has negative overtones, suggesting loss, or death, or violence. But in religions, ancient and modern, the word is linked primarily to joyous feasting which puts people in touch with the deepest realities. John Dunnill's study brings together insights from social anthropology, biblical studies.