Creation and Emotion in the Old Testament
Author | : David A. Bosworth |
Publisher | : Augsburg Fortress Publishers |
Total Pages | : 249 |
Release | : 2023 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781506491035 |
ISBN-13 | : 1506491030 |
Rating | : 4/5 (030 Downloads) |
Download or read book Creation and Emotion in the Old Testament written by David A. Bosworth and published by Augsburg Fortress Publishers. This book was released on 2023 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Humans have emotional engagements with the natural world, such as fear of snakes and awe at the Grand Canyon. Biblical writers deploy creation to shape the emotions of the audience and motivate specific behaviors. This book analyzes how writers use language about creation to conjure emotions.