Not God's People

Insiders and Outsiders in the Biblical World

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Judaism, History, Reference, Comparative Religion, Bible & Bible Studies, Criticism & Interpretation
Cover of the book Not God's People by Lawrence M. Wills, Ethelbert Talbot Professor of Biblical Studies, Episcopal Divinity School, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Lawrence M. Wills, Ethelbert Talbot Professor of Biblical Studies, Episcopal Divinity School ISBN: 9781461640387
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Publication: May 16, 2008
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Language: English
Author: Lawrence M. Wills, Ethelbert Talbot Professor of Biblical Studies, Episcopal Divinity School
ISBN: 9781461640387
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Publication: May 16, 2008
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Language: English

In the Bible, there is a drama of defining who are truly God's people—and who are not. Using an array of biblical texts from both the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, Not God's People explores how ancient Jews and Christians created their own identity in relation to others. The book analyzes how biblical texts define 'us' and 'them,' how these texts differ in the way they define group identity, and how this process continues to be re-created by Jews and Christians today.

Not God's People asks questions such as: How is the outsider defined? Is the ideal insider defined as the opposite of the outsider? It follows up with related questions such as: How were these definitions of 'we' and 'other' in the ancient communities used by later Jews and Christians? Are the processes of community and enemy formation found in the Bible exhibited in most other cultures as well? Not God's People ultimately shows that though the Bible's definitions of the insider and outsider changes dramatically over time, the process are enduring, and eternally true.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In the Bible, there is a drama of defining who are truly God's people—and who are not. Using an array of biblical texts from both the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, Not God's People explores how ancient Jews and Christians created their own identity in relation to others. The book analyzes how biblical texts define 'us' and 'them,' how these texts differ in the way they define group identity, and how this process continues to be re-created by Jews and Christians today.

Not God's People asks questions such as: How is the outsider defined? Is the ideal insider defined as the opposite of the outsider? It follows up with related questions such as: How were these definitions of 'we' and 'other' in the ancient communities used by later Jews and Christians? Are the processes of community and enemy formation found in the Bible exhibited in most other cultures as well? Not God's People ultimately shows that though the Bible's definitions of the insider and outsider changes dramatically over time, the process are enduring, and eternally true.

More books from Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Cover of the book Unraveling Reform Rhetoric by Lawrence M. Wills, Ethelbert Talbot Professor of Biblical Studies, Episcopal Divinity School
Cover of the book The Voting Rights War by Lawrence M. Wills, Ethelbert Talbot Professor of Biblical Studies, Episcopal Divinity School
Cover of the book Sport Philosophy Now by Lawrence M. Wills, Ethelbert Talbot Professor of Biblical Studies, Episcopal Divinity School
Cover of the book Death, American Style by Lawrence M. Wills, Ethelbert Talbot Professor of Biblical Studies, Episcopal Divinity School
Cover of the book The First American Constitutions by Lawrence M. Wills, Ethelbert Talbot Professor of Biblical Studies, Episcopal Divinity School
Cover of the book Securing the Schoolyard by Lawrence M. Wills, Ethelbert Talbot Professor of Biblical Studies, Episcopal Divinity School
Cover of the book Philosophy in Education by Lawrence M. Wills, Ethelbert Talbot Professor of Biblical Studies, Episcopal Divinity School
Cover of the book From Contention to Democracy by Lawrence M. Wills, Ethelbert Talbot Professor of Biblical Studies, Episcopal Divinity School
Cover of the book The Kinks by Lawrence M. Wills, Ethelbert Talbot Professor of Biblical Studies, Episcopal Divinity School
Cover of the book Pharmaphobia by Lawrence M. Wills, Ethelbert Talbot Professor of Biblical Studies, Episcopal Divinity School
Cover of the book The Redemptive Work by Lawrence M. Wills, Ethelbert Talbot Professor of Biblical Studies, Episcopal Divinity School
Cover of the book The Food Section by Lawrence M. Wills, Ethelbert Talbot Professor of Biblical Studies, Episcopal Divinity School
Cover of the book Success for Every Student by Lawrence M. Wills, Ethelbert Talbot Professor of Biblical Studies, Episcopal Divinity School
Cover of the book The American Political Scandal by Lawrence M. Wills, Ethelbert Talbot Professor of Biblical Studies, Episcopal Divinity School
Cover of the book Learning from Latino Role Models by Lawrence M. Wills, Ethelbert Talbot Professor of Biblical Studies, Episcopal Divinity School
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy