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T&T Clark - The Violent Gift: Trauma's Subversion of Dtr History

Name: T&T Clark - The Violent Gift: Trauma's Subversion of Dtr History
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Explore a deep academic analysis of biblical history with The Violent Gift by T&T Clark. This scholarly work examines the narrative of the exilic author of the Deuteronomistic History and how it attempts to explain the trauma experienced by the Judean community in Babylon. By applying trauma theory to the text, this book examines how massive psychic trauma resists simple narrative explanation. The study looks at how trauma actually intrudes into the history, challenging the very claims used to make sense of the exile. It provides a unique perspective on how the Deuteronomistic History functions as both an explanation for suffering and a text that is subverted by the weight of that suffering. This volume is part of the Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies and serves as a significant resource for students and scholars of Old Testament criticism and interpretation. It offers a rigorous look at the tension between historical narrative and the reality of human trauma.

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Examines the narrative of the exilic author within the Deuteronomistic History.

Analyzes the Judean community's experience of trauma in Babylon.

Applies trauma theory to the study of the Deuteronomistic History (Dtr).

Investigates how psychic trauma challenges and subverts narrative explanations.

Part of the Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies series.

Focuses on Old Testament criticism and historical interpretation.

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Brand: T&T Clark
Format: paperback
ASIN: 0567436926
Category: Books > Subjects > Religion & Spirituality > Bible > Bible Studies > Old Testament > Criticism & Interpretation
Domain: Amazon UK
Publication Date: 10 May 2012
Listed Since: 29 July 2011

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