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A Biblical Text and its Afterlives: The Survival of Jonah in Western Culture,New
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This book charts the mutations of the book of Jonah as it latches onto Christian and Jewish motifs and anxieties, passes through highbrow and lowbrow culture, and finally becomes something of a scavenger among the ruins, as, in its most resourceful move to date, it begins to live off the demise of faith. This book is concerned with those versions of the biblical that escape proper disciplinary boundaries: it shifts the focus from 'Mainstream' to 'Backwater' interpretation. It is less a navigation of interpretative history and more an interrogation of larger political/cultural issues: antiJudaism in Biblical Studies, the secularization of the Bible, and the projection of the Bible as credulous ingenu, naive Other to our savvy postEnlightenment selves.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'A Biblical Text and its Afterlives'? A: The book examines the transformations of the book of Jonah in relation to Christian and Jewish themes, exploring its cultural significance across different contexts.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A Biblical Text and its Afterlives' is Yvonne Sherwood.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating that it is in excellent condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 356 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'A Biblical Text and its Afterlives' published? A: The book was published on January 8, 2001.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under the Old Testament.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include anti-Judaism in Biblical Studies, secularization of the Bible, and the interpretation of biblical texts beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study, particularly for those interested in Biblical Studies and cultural interpretations of texts.
- Q: Does the book explore contemporary issues related to biblical texts? A: Yes, it interrogates contemporary political and cultural issues related to biblical texts and their interpretations.