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Bible and Bedlam: Madness, Sanism, and New Testament Interpretation

by Louise Joy Lawrence

  • Hardback
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
  • 15.6 x 23.4 x 1.3 cm

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Bible and Bedlam first critically questions the exclusion and stereotyping of certain biblical characters and scholars perceived as 'mad', as such judgements illustrate the 'sanism' (prejudice against individuals who are diagnosed or perceived as mentally ill) perpetuated within the discipline of Western biblical studies. Second, it seeks to highlight the widespread ideological 'gatekeeping' - 'protection' and 'policing' of madness in both western history and scholarship - with regard to celebrated biblical figures, including Jesus and Paul. Third, it initiates creative exchanges between biblical texts, interpretations and contemporary voices from 'mad' studies and sources (autobiographies, memoirs etc.), which are designed to critically disturb, disrupt and displace commonly projected (and often pejorative) assumptions surrounding 'madness'. Voices of those subject to diagnostic labelling such as autism, schizophrenia and/or psychosis are among those juxtaposed here with selected biblical interpretations and texts.
Bible and Bedlam: Madness, Sanism, and New Testament Interpretation and John for Everyone Part 1 : Chapters 1-10
John for Everyone Part 1 : Chapters 1-10Bible and Bedlam: Madness, Sanism, and New Testament Interpretation

  • Author

    Louise Joy Lawrence

  • Book Format

    Hardback

  • Publisher

    Bloomsbury Academic

  • Published

    August 2018

  • Weight

    454g

  • Dimensions

    15.6 x 23.4 x 1.3 cm

  • ISBN

    9780567657534

  • ISBN-10

    0567657531

  • Eden Code

    4685027

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