The Ascription of Physical Disability as a Stigmatizing Strategy in Biblical Iconic Polemics

The Ascription of Physical Disability as a Stigmatizing Strategy in Biblical Iconic Polemics - Analecta Gorgiana

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Publisher's Synopsis

This article presents the ascription of physical disability as a strategy to communicate disapproval of icons in various passages of the Hebrew Bible. Idols are characterized as unable to interact with worshipers and unable to function independently.

Book information

ISBN: 9781463201340
Publisher: Gorgias Press
Imprint: Gorgias Press
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Language: English
Number of pages: 19
Weight: -1g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm