Dress Hermeneutics and the Hebrew Bible: "Let Your Garments Always Be Bright"

This collection of essays explores the dress and clothing in the Hebrew Bible, examining social standing, agency, and the motif of cloth and clothing in Esther. It also explores the function of dress metaphors in imprecatory Psalms, the symbolic function of headdresses, and the divine clothing of Adam and Eve.

Format: Hardback
Length: 296 pages
Publication date: 16 June 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

In this captivating collection of essays, Antonios Finitsis and his esteemed contributors delve into the intricate world of dress and clothing in the Hebrew Bible. Spanning the boundaries between materiality and ideology, this book offers a profound exploration of various themes, including social status, agency, and the captivating motif of cloth and clothing in the narrative of Esther. The essays also delve into the profound significance of dress metaphors in imprecatory Psalms, the symbolic role of headdresses, and the divine attire of Adam and Eve. Furthermore, they explore the hermeneutics of trauma recovery, shedding light on the healing power of clothing in the context of biblical narratives. Collectively, the contributors' insightful contributions continue to shape and advance scholarly discourse on the growing body of scholarship on dress in the Bible. By meticulously examining this primary evidence, they unveil the rich social, psychological, aesthetic, ideological, and symbolic meanings of dress in the Hebrew Bible, providing invaluable insights into the literature and cultural tapestry of the ancient Near East.

Weight: 608g
Dimension: 163 x 240 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780567702685