Miles Johnny E. - Superheroes And Their Ancient Jewish Parallels A Comparative Study - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: Persia had Rostam. Babylonia had Gilgamesh and Enkidu. Egypt had Horus and Isis. Greece had Odysseus and Achilles. Israel had its heroes too - - Moses David Esther and Samson. While Israel's heroes did not wear capes or spandex they did meet cultural needs. In times of crisis heroes emerge to model virtues that inspire a sense of commitment and worth. Identity concerns were especially acute for a post - exilic Jewish culture. Using modern American superheroes and their stories in a cross - cultural discussion this book presents the stories of Israelite characters as heroes filling a cultural need.
Title: Superheroes And Their Ancient Jewish Parallels A Comparative Study
Author(s): Miles Johnny E.
Publisher: Mcfarland & Co Inc
Barcode: 9781476669984
Pages: 225 Pages, 14 Photos, Notes, Bibliography, Index
Publication Date: 3/23/2018
Category: Jewish Studies