Description: In the Wilderness: The Doctrine in the Book of Numbers Douglas, Mary Product Overview At first reading the doctrine of uncleanness taught in the book of Numbers is similar to notions of physical and moral impurity in other religions. Considered more closely in a comparative framework, the biblical idea of impurity is unusual. To make a coherent anthropological interpretation a new reading has to be developed. The book of Numbers is composed according to an archaic literary form. Twelve alternating sections of law and narrative run in parallel across the whole book. The many repetitions and confusions which have been attributed to editorial carelessness now appear to be rhetorical devices to mark structural shifts and make the macro-compositional pattern. Read through this literary structure the message of the book is transformed. The priestly editors cannot be interpreted as an elitist group mainly concerned with the preservation of their cultic privileges. Their message is the joyful one that all the prophecies have been fulfilled and that all the sons of Jacob shall be heirs to the promise. Purity rules are generally used to justify social ranking and discrimination, but Numbers gives no scope for such a usage. The book announces a liberal theology with a benign doctrine of purification available for all who wanted it. Read more Details Publisher : UNKNO (January 1, 1993) Language : English Hardcover : 368 pages ISBN-10 : 1850754446 ISBN-13 : 42 Item Weight : 13.6 ounces Dimensions : 6 x 0.75 x 8.75 inches Best Sellers Rank: #8,655,697 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #85,830 in Christian Bible Study (Books) #85,830 in Christian Bible Study (Books) Customer Reviews: 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 10 ratings We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.
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ISBN: 1850754446
ISBN10: 1850754446
ISBN13: 9781850754442
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Book Title: In the Wilderness : the Doctrine of Defilement in the Book of Numbers
Number of Pages: 0 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Topic: Biblical Studies / General
Publication Year: 1993
Item Height: 1 in
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Genre: Religion
Item Weight: 13.4 Oz
Author: Mary Douglas
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Book Series: Journal for the Study of the Old Testament Supplement
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Format: Hardcover
