Goliath as Gentle Giant - Sympathetic Portrayals in Popular Culture (Hardcover)

In the Hebrew Bible and stories loyal to it, Goliath is the stereotypical giant of folklore: big, brash, violent, and dimwitted. Goliath as Gentle Giant sets out to rehabilite the giant's image by exploring the origins of the biblical behemoth, the limitations of the "underdog" metaphor, and the few sympathetic treatments of Goliath in popular media. What insights emerge when we imagine things from Goliath's point of view? How might this affect our reading of the biblical account or its many retellings and interpretations? What sort of man was Goliath really? The nuanced portraits analyzed in this book function as a catalyst to challenge readers to question stereotypes, reexamine old assumptions, and humanize the "other."

General

Imprint:	Lexington Books-Fortress Academic
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Jewish Science Fiction and Fantasy
Release date:	2022
Authors:	Jonathan L. Friedmann
Dimensions:	227 x 160 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	168
ISBN-13:	978-1-66690-469-7
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > Popular culture Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Jewish studies
LSN:	1-66690-469-4
Barcode:	9781666904697

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