Clothing Changes in the Bible

By Loraine Tromp

The depiction of clothing in the Hebrew Bible often appears static and unexplored by scholars, frequently relegated to the background or treated as inconsequential details within the biblical narratives. This thesis aims to overturn this perspective by demonstrating that the portrayal of clothes by biblical writers is far from incidental and cannot be simplified in such a manner.

To achieve this, the thesis adopts a multidisciplinary approach that both develops and challenges prevailing interpretations of clothing imagery in the Hebrew Bible. The study is divided into two main sections, each serving a distinct purpose. In the first part, material-cultural theories are employed to reshape the way clothing is understood as material objects and to reevaluate the intricate relationships between individuals and the objects they interact with. By contesting conventional notions about clothing, this section establishes a foundation for investigating the significance of clothing in ancient cultures

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 5942345538
• ISBN13: 9785942345532
• Release Date: August 2023
• Publisher: Loraine Tromp
• Length: 414 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"