Our clothes conceal our naked bodies but what do they reveal
about our souls?
"Clothes assume a primary importance as a vehicle that suggests
character, provides insights into a person's identity and even
governs it . But the problem is that if Oscar Wilde is correct that
'if you give a man a mask, he will tell you the truth, then what
exactly conveys the truth? Is it the person him or herself or is it
the mask, the clothing that he or she wears, that reveals deeper
images of self?" from the Introduction
In this highly engaging look at clothing and identity in the
Bible, renowned teacher and scholar Norman Cohen presents ten Bible
stories that involve clothing in an essential way, as a means of
learning about the text, its characters and their interactions. But
he also shows us how these stories help us confront our own life
dramas, our own stories, ourselves. In doing so, he once again
presents the Bible as a mirror, reflecting back to us our own
personalities, ambivalences, struggles and potential for growth. By
helping us uncover the garments of the Bible, Cohen shows us how to
shed our own layers of insulation to reveal our authentic
selves."
General
Imprint: |
Jewish Lights Publishing
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
March 2012 |
First published: |
February 2012 |
Authors: |
Norman J. Cohen
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - With dust jacket
|
Pages: |
224 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-58023-461-0 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-58023-461-5 |
Barcode: |
9781580234610 |
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