Negotiating power in Ezra-Nehemiah:

"Donna Laird examines Ezra and Nehemiah in the light of modern sociological theorist Pierre Bourdieu. How did this context of hardship, exile, and return change what Ezra and Nehemiah viewed as important? How did they define who was a part of their community, and who was an outsider? It goes on...

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Main Author: Laird, Donna (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Atlanta SBL Press [2016]
Series:Ancient Israel and its literature volume 26
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Summary:"Donna Laird examines Ezra and Nehemiah in the light of modern sociological theorist Pierre Bourdieu. How did this context of hardship, exile, and return change what Ezra and Nehemiah viewed as important? How did they define who was a part of their community, and who was an outsider? It goes on to explore how the books engaged readers at the time: how it addressed their changing circumstances, and how different groups gained and used "social power," or the ability to influence society"...
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:xiii, 403 Seiten
ISBN:9781628371390
9780884141648

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