Description
In A Cultural Handbook to the Bible John Pilch bridges this cultural divide by translating important social concepts and applying them to biblical texts. In short, accessible chapters Pilch discusses sixty-three topics related to the cosmos, the earth, persons, circle of relatives, language, human consciousness, God and the spirit world, and entertainment. Pilch’s fresh interpretations of the Bible challenge traditional views and explore topics steadily overlooked in commentaries. Each and every chapter concludes with a list of useful references from cultural anthropology or biblical studies, making this book a very good resource for students of the Bible.