And Their Eyes Were Opened: A Theological Analysis of Blindness in the Hebrew Scriptures

This book is a detailed theological analysis of blindness in the Hebrew Bible. It explores blindness in the context of religion, law codes, theodicy, social justice, and healing. McAllister first considers the wider context of ancient Near Eastern cultures before analyzing various words for blindness found in the Hebrew Bible. The focus then shifts to examining blindness in various blocks of material, in the Law, the Prophets, and the Writings, before synthesizing the findings. This book is excellent for scholars and students interested in better understanding disability in the context of the Bible and the ancient Near East.

© 2021 Pickwick Publications (Ebook): 9781666722178

Data di uscita

Ebook: 15 ottobre 2021