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Routledge Sacrifice and the Body - Biblical Anthropology Book

Name: Routledge Sacrifice and the Body - Biblical Anthropology Book
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Explore the deep connections between ritual and identity in Sacrifice and the Body: Biblical Anthropology and Christian Self-Understanding. This scholarly work by John Dunnill examines how the concept of sacrifice has shifted from a joyous act of communal feasting to a term often associated with loss or violence. By looking at sacrifice as a physical event that unites worshippers with the divine, this book offers a fresh perspective on how these ancient practices shape modern religious thought. This study brings together insights from social anthropology and biblical studies to ask how changing definitions of sacrifice affect the way Christians understand their relationship with God and themselves. It is an essential resource for those interested in the intersection of theology, anthropology, and the history of religious practice. Whether you are a student of religion or a researcher in biblical studies, this text provides a rigorous look at the physical and spiritual dimensions of worship.

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Explores the historical shift in the meaning of sacrifice from joyous feasting to concepts of loss and violence.

Analyzes sacrifice as a physical event that connects human worshippers to the deity.

Integrates perspectives from social anthropology and biblical studies to provide a well-rounded academic view.

Examines how theological definitions impact Christian self-understanding and their relationship with God.

Part of the Routledge New Critical Thinking in Religion, Theology and Biblical Studies series.

Provided as a used book in good condition for academic and personal study.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1409418820
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 03 April 2013
Listed Since: 12 December 2012

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