Controlling Corporeality: The Body and the Household in Ancient Israel

by Jon L. Berquist and Professor Jon L. Berquist

Book Overview

Human bodily existence is at the core of the Torah and the rest of the Hebrew Scriptures--from birth to death. From God's creation of Adam out of clay, to the narratives of priests and kings whose regulations governed bodily practices, the Hebrew Bible focuses on the human body. Moreover, ancient Israel's understanding of the human body has greatly influenced both Judaism and Christianity. Despite this pervasive influence, ancient Israel's view...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813530164
• ISBN13: 9780813530161
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Rutgers University Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.0"