Jacob's tears :

Douglas, Mary, 1921-2007.

Jacob's tears : the priestly work of reconciliation / Mary Douglas. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2004. - 211 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Counting Jacob's twelve sons -- Jacob weeping for Joseph -- Ezra redefines all Israel to Judah -- Balaam delivers God's blessings on all Israel -- Problems in reading the priestly books -- The body/house cosmogram -- Uncleanness and taboo draw the lines of the world -- One god, no ancestors, in a world renewed.

0199265232 (alk. paper)

2004023818


Bible.--O.T.--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

BS1171.3 / .D68 2004

221.6