The Ascription of Physical Disability as a Stigmatizing Strategy in Biblical Iconic Polemics (Analecta Gorgiana, #1087)

by Saul M Olyan

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This article presents the ascription of physical disability as a strategy to communicate disapproval of icons in various passages of the Hebrew Bible. Idols are characterized as unable to interact with worshipers and unable to function independently.
  • ISBN10 1463201346
  • ISBN13 9781463201340
  • Publish Date 22 April 2013
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Gorgias Press
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 19
  • Language English