Animals as Social Construction in the Hebrew Bible - Creation, Law, and Sacrifice
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| Verlag | WBG Academic |
| Auflage | 2023 |
| Seiten | 214 |
| Format | 14,8 x 21 x 2 cm |
| Gewicht | 460 g |
| Artikeltyp | Englisches Buch |
| ISBN-10 | 3534300149 |
| EAN | 9783534300143 |
| Bestell-Nr | 53430014A |
Although often under-emphasized, animals were one of the central elements around which ancient societies revolved, including the society that composed and drafted the biblical texts. Through three central moments-creation, law, and sacrifice-this volume investigates how biblical texts concur to construct a social image of animals.
Klappentext:
Through the hermeneutical lens of human-animal studies, this volume explores how biblical texts help construct a precise image of animals and assign them a precise role within society. In this regard, three central moments are considered:
(a) Creation narratives: Examining the two creation narratives shows how these are functional in creating a hierarchy within the animal kingdom, elevating domestic animals over other animals and positioning humans as God's privileged interlocutors.
(b) Biblical Legislation: The second part explores how legal codes frame animals as 'objects' in a human-centered relationship, reinforcing a definite hierarchical social order. However, it also reveals instances where animals assume the role of 'legal subjects' with associated responsibilities.
(c) Institution of sacrifices: The third section explores how sacrifices in the Hebrew Bible shape the perception of animals and determine their social role. A comparative approach between ritual t exts in Leviticus and references to sacrifices in prophetic texts opens up different perspectives on the suffering of animals during sacrifices.