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Leviticus As Literature by Mary Douglas (2001, UK-Trade Paper)
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- ISBN
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0199244197
ISBN-13
9780199244195
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1836564
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Publication Name
Leviticus As Literature
Language
English
Subject
Ancient & Classical, Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / Old Testament
Publication Year
2001
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Literary Criticism, Religion
Format
Uk-Trade Paper
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
12.6 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
Reviews
'Like everything that Mary Douglas writes it is easy to read and fertilein ideas.'Walter J Houston, Journal of Jewish Studies, 2000., 'the most breathtaking book of 2000 was Mary Douglas' Leviticus as Literature.' Christopher Howse, The Tablet 23/12/00., 'Leviticus has fascinated Mary Douglas for many years. And Mary Douglas has fascinated biblical scholars... One of the chief reasons for Mary Douglas's importance within biblical studies is that she is a distinguished social anthropologist... richly suggestive argument...'The Expository Times. April 2000., 'the most breathtaking book of 2000 was Mary Douglas' Leviticus asLiterature.'Christopher Howse, The Tablet 23/12/00., 'Douglas offers an effective introduction for both novice and scholar to a book too often slighted or misread.' W. Lee Humpreys, Religious Studies Review, Vol.26, No.4, Oct.2000., 'the great anthropologist Mary Douglas's surprising rereading of a veryold text,Leviticus as Literature makes a discarded classic zing with new life.'Valentine Cunningham, The Independent, 2000, 'well-produced ... stylishly constructed ... Leviticus as Literature presents a particularly explicit theoretical engagement with ethnographic materials that remain part of the religious and/or educational background of many teachers and students of anthropology.'Richard Fardon, School of African and Oriental Studies, 'fascinating study ... Dr Douglas is able to shed light on a number of puzzling points.' Bernard Robinson, Priests and People, Vol.15, No.2, Feb 01., 'A rich and stimulating work'International Review of Biblical Studies, vol.46 1999/2000'well-produced ... stylishly constructed ... Leviticus as Literature presents a particularly explicit theoretical engagement with ethnographic materials that remain part of the religious and/or educational background of many teachers and students of anthropology.'Richard Fardon, School of African and Oriental Studies'fascinating study ... Dr Douglas is able to shed light on a number of puzzling points.' Bernard Robinson, Priests and People, Vol.15, No.2, Feb 01.'Douglas offers an effective introduction for both novice and scholar to a book too often slighted or misread.' W. Lee Humpreys, Religious Studies Review, Vol.26, No.4, Oct.2000.'the most breathtaking book of 2000 was Mary Douglas' Leviticus as Literature.' Christopher Howse, The Tablet 23/12/00.'the great anthropologist Mary Douglas's surprising rereading of a very old text,Leviticus as Literature makes a discarded classic zing with new life.'Valentine Cunningham, The Independent, 2000'intellectual excitement ... Mary Douglas has given students of Leviticus much to ponder, and we remain as ever in her debt.'Walter J.Houston, Journal of Jewish Studies, 2000.'Like everything that Mary Douglas writes it is easy to read and fertile in ideas.'Walter J Houston, Journal of Jewish Studies, 2000.'Leviticus has fascinated Mary Douglas for many years. And Mary Douglas has fascinated biblical scholars... One of the chief reasons for Mary Douglas's importance within biblical studies is that she is a distinguished social anthropologist... richly suggestive argument...'The Expository Times. April 2000., 'intellectual excitement ... Mary Douglas has given students of Leviticus much to ponder, and we remain as ever in her debt.'Walter J.Houston, Journal of Jewish Studies, 2000., 'Like everything that Mary Douglas writes it is easy to read and fertile in ideas.'Walter J Houston, Journal of Jewish Studies, 2000., 'the great anthropologist Mary Douglas's surprising rereading of a very old text,Leviticus as Literature makes a discarded classic zing with new life.'Valentine Cunningham, The Independent, 2000
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
222/.1306
Table Of Content
1. The Ancient Religion2. Two Styles of Thought3. Two Styles of Writing4. Mountain, Tabernacle, Body in Leviticus 1-75. The Totally Reformed Religion6. Oracles Support Divine Justice7. Land Animals, Pure and Impure8. Other Living Beings9. Atonement for Sick Bodies10. The Two Screens11. Inside the House/Book of God12. Inside the Holy of Holies
Synopsis
This first full-scale account of Leviticus by a world-renowned anthropologist presents the biblical work as a literary masterpiece. Seen in an anthropological perspective Leviticus has a mystical structure which plots the book into three parts corresponding to the three parts of the desert tabernacle, which in turn corresponds to the parts of Mount Sinai. This completely new reading transforms the interpretation of the purity laws. The pig and other forbidden animals are not abhorrent, they command the same respect due to all God's creatures. Boldly challenging several traditions of Bible criticism, Mary Douglas claims that Leviticus is not the narrow doctrine of a crabbed professional priesthood but a powerful intellectual statement about a religion which emphasizes God's justice and compassion., This first full-scale account of Leviticus by a world renowned anthropologist presents the biblical work as a literary masterpiece. Seen in an anthropological perspective Leviticus has a mystical structure which plots the book into three parts corresponding to the three parts of the desert tabernacle, both corresponding to the parts of Mount Sinai. This completely new reading transforms the interpretation of the purity laws. The pig and other forbidden animals are not abhorrent, they command the same respect due to all God's creatures. Boldly challenging several traditions of Bible criticism, Mary Douglas claims that Leviticus is not the narrow doctrine of a crabbed professional priesthood but a powerful intellectual statement about a modern religion which emphasizes God's justice and compassion., This first full-scale account of Leviticus by a world-renowned anthropologist presents the biblical work as a literary masterpiece. Seen in an anthropological perspective Leviticus has a mystical structure which plots the book into three parts corresponding to the three parts of the desert tabernacle, both corresponding to the parts of Mount Sinai. This completely new reading transforms the interpretation of the purity laws. The pig and other forbidden animals are not abhorrent, they command the same respect due to all God's creatures. Boldly challenging several traditions of Bible criticism, Mary Douglas claims that Leviticus is not the narrow doctrine of a crabbed professional priesthood but a powerful intellectual statement about a religion which emphasizes God's justice and compassion.
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