The Bible as Theatre
Author | : Shimon Levy |
Publisher | : Liverpool University Press |
Total Pages | : 290 |
Release | : 2001-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781782847816 |
ISBN-13 | : 1782847812 |
Rating | : 4/5 (812 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Bible as Theatre written by Shimon Levy and published by Liverpool University Press. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A discussion of the Bible's resemblance to theatre, with the author arguing that the fear the ancient Hebrews felt for theatre was based on its highly creative potential as a rival Creator, not its gaudy aspects. God, in theatrical terms, is "The Great Offstage Being".