Seeking a Homeland
Author | : Elisabeth Robertson Kennedy |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 281 |
Release | : 2011-02-14 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789004191693 |
ISBN-13 | : 9004191690 |
Rating | : 4/5 (690 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Seeking a Homeland by : Elisabeth Robertson Kennedy
Download or read book Seeking a Homeland written by Elisabeth Robertson Kennedy and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2011-02-14 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book illuminates sojourn language in Genesis using an innovative application of sociological theory about ethnic myths. Close exegetical investigation reveals that sojourn, despite its connotations of alienation, is a significant contributor to a strong communal identity for biblical Israel.