Sight and blindness in Luke-Acts : the use of physical features in characterization /

Sight and blindness in Luke-Acts : the use of physical features in characterization /

The ancient world often thought in terms of physiognomics-the idea that character can be discerned by studying outward, physical features. That physical descriptions carry moral freight in characterization has been largely missed in modern biblical scholarship, and this study brings that to the fore...

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Main Author: Hartsock, Chad.

Format: eBook

Language: English

Published: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2008.

Series: Biblical interpretation series ; v. 94
Biblical Interpretation Series 94.
Biblical Studies, Ancient Near East and Early Christianity E-Books Online, Collection 2008, ISBN: 9789004222717.

Subjects:

Apostelgeschichte.
Bible. > N.T. > Acts > Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. > N.T. > Luke > Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Blindheit.
Sehen.
Blindness > Biblical teaching.
Blindness > Religious aspects > History of doctrines.
Physiognomy > Biblical teaching.
Physiognomy > Religious aspects > History of doctrines.

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Call Number: BS2589.6.C43 H37 2008

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Table of Contents:
  • Preliminary Material /
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  • Chapter One. Introduction /
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  • Chapter Two. An introduction to physiognomy /
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  • Chapter Threee. Yes, sight, and blindness: Learning to see with physiognomic eyes /
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  • Chapter Four. Physiognomy and blindness in the old testament and second temple judaism /
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  • Chapter Five. Physiognomy and blindness in the New Testament and other early christian literature /
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  • Chapter Six. Physiognomy AND BLINDNESS IN Luke-acts /
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  • Chapter Seven. Conclusion /
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  • Bibliography /
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  • Index /
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