Experiencing scripture : the five senses in Biblical interpretation

Matthews, Victor H.

Experiencing scripture : the five senses in Biblical interpretation Victor H. Matthews - Minneapolis, Minnesota : Fortress Press, 2023. ©2023. - 1 online resource (211 pages)

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Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Introduction -- 1 Village Life -- 2 Urban Life and the Senses -- 3 Sensory Aspects of Warfare -- 4 Law and the Senses -- 5 Religious Practice -- Conclusion -- Appendix -- Notes -- Selected Bibliography -- Scripture Index -- Author Index -- Subject Index.

To recreate or envision life in biblical times it is essential to acknowledge that humanity in every time and place is constantly immersed in sensation and derives meaning from sensual experience. The biblical text not only hints at sensual impressions, but also indicates how the senses are valued for interpretation.

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