Forms of deformity

Forms of deformity / Lynn Holden.

A vigorous imagination is the principal source for many of the abnormalities of fictional characters. Many of the motifs also bear some relation to the rituals and religious symbols embraced by the people among whom they are or were at one time, current. Another important source can be found in symb...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Holden, Lynn
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Sheffield : JSOT Press, ©1991.
Series:Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ; 131.
Subjects:
Bible. > Old Testament > Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. > Old Testament
Bibel > Altes Testament
Abnormalities, Human, in the Bible.
Abnormalities, Human, in rabbinical literature.
Rabbinical literature > History and criticism.
Disabilities > Biblical teaching.
People with disabilities in the Bible.
Abnormalities, Human > Biblical teaching.
RELIGION > Judaism > Sacred Writings.
RELIGION > Biblical Studies > Old Testament.
People with disabilities in the Bible
Abnormalities, Human, in rabbinical literature
Abnormalities, Human, in the Bible
Rabbinical literature
Deformierung
Deformität
Rabbinische Literatur
Behinderung > Motiv
Oude Testament.
Menselijk lichaam.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Table of Contents:
  • Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Introduction; Sources Used in the Index; PART ONE; A. The Entire Body; B. The Skin and the Flesh; C. The Body Divided; D. The Head and the Skull; E. The Hair and the Beard; F. The Face; G. The Eyes; H. The Nose; I. The Mouth; J. The Ears; K. The Neck and Throat; L. The Torso; M. The Back and the Shoulders; N. The Breast; O. The Arms; P. The Hands; Q. The Stomach and the Waist; R. The Buttocks; S. The Genitals; T. The Legs; U. The Feet; V. The Internal Parts; W. The Blood; PART TWO; 1. Abnormality, Deformity or Disability as a Result.

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