Sacrifice and the Body: Biblical Anthropology and Christian Self-Understanding (Routledge New Critical Thinking in Religion, Theology and Biblical Studies)
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- Synopsis
- What is sacrifice? For many people today the word has negative overtones, suggesting loss, or death, or violence. But in religions, ancient and modern, the word is linked primarily to joyous feasting which puts people in touch with the deepest realities. How has that change of meaning come about? What effect does it have on the way we think about Christianity? How does it affect the way Christian believers think about themselves and God? John Dunnill's study focuses on sacrifice as a physical event uniting worshippers to deity. Bringing together insights from social anthropology, biblical studies and Trinitarian theology, Dunnill links to debates in sociology and cultural studies, as well as the study of liturgy. Through a positive view of sacrifice, Dunnill contributes to contemporary Christian debates on atonement and salvation.
- Copyright:
- 2013
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 254 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781317060123
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781409418825, 9781315607405, 9781138546264
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Date of Addition:
- 08/25/22
- Copyrighted By:
- John Dunnill
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.