Conflict and change are fundamental elements of social reality and of the Jewish historical experience. This collection presents the work of a distinguished group of scholars exploring the themes of s
Conflict and change are fundamental elements of social reality and of the Jewish historical experience. This collection presents the work of a distinguished group of scholars exploring the themes of s
In a revision of his 2012 doctoral dissertation at the University of Durham, Johnson examines the two extant versions of the David and Goliath story in 1 Samuel 16-18: a short version in the Codex Vat
"Secrecy and the act of concealing and revealing knowledge effectually segregate the initiated and the uninitiated. The act of sharing or hiding knowledge plays a central role in all human relations p
Rape Culture and Spiritual Violence examines sexual violence against women, how religion and society contribute to a rape culture, and the extreme suffering endured by rape victims as a result. Using
The resurgence of religiosity in post-communist Europe has been widely noted, but the full spectrum of religious practice in the diverse countries of Central and Eastern Europe has been effectively hi
Sustainability is now key to international and national policy, manufacture and consumption. It is also central to many individuals who try to lead environmentally ethical lives. Historically, religio
Sustainability is now key to international and national policy, manufacture and consumption. It is also central to many individuals who try to lead environmentally ethical lives. Historically, religio
Rock music challenges hegemonic orders based on class, gender, nation, ethnicity/race or generation. This volume investigates how rock has played an integral part in the formation of identities and li
Derived from papers delivered during a 2002 conference held at the monastery of Admont in Steiermark, Austria, this volume presents ten scholarly papers on manuscripts, monks, nuns, and theology durin
In summer of 1971, the project began archaeological excavations in the sand dunes that covered Caesarea, the former port and capital of Palestine, and continued steadily for 12 summers with further in
Medievalists with a range of specialties and interests strive to reveal and assess new aspects of the material culture of early Europe and to intervene in the theories of materialism that govern such
