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Interviews | June 19, 2009

Dave: IMG Jim Lynch Makes Landscape Art... Out of Text

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jimlynchIf Carl Hiaasen set one of his novels on a residential stretch of boundary line between British Columbia and Washington, or if Richard Russo's characters had relatives in the Pacific Northwest, the result might be something like Jim Lynch's Border Songs. Continue »
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The Harlot by the Side of the Road: Forbidden Tales of the Bible

by Jonathan Kirsch

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ISBN13: 9780345418821
ISBN10: 0345418824
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Sex and violence are words rarely associated with the sacred text of the Bible. Yet in this brilliant book, Jonathan Kirsch recounts shocking tales that have been suppressed by religious authorities throughout history. Kirsch places each story within the political and social context of its time, delves into the latest biblical scholarship to explain why each one was originally censored, and shows how these ancient narratives hold valuable lessons for all of us.

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In this brilliant book, Jonathan Kirsch recounts shocking tales that have been suppressed by religious authorities throughout history. Kirsch places each story within the political and social context of its time, delves into the latest biblical scholarship to explain why each was was originally censored. 400 pp. Author appearances.
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About the Author

Jonathan Kirsch , a book columnist for the Los Angeles Times and the author of two novels, writes and lectures widely on Biblical, literary, and legal topics. A member of the National Book Critics Circle, and a former correspondent for Newsweek, he lives and practices intellectual property law in Los Angeles.

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ISBN:
9780345418821
Author:
Kirsch, Jonathan
Publisher:
Ballantine Books
Location:
New York
Subject:
Bible - General
Subject:
Bible - Topical Studies
Subject:
Bible
Subject:
Judaism - History
Subject:
Bible - Criticism Interpretation - Old Testament
Subject:
Sex in the bible
Subject:
Violence in the Bible.
Subject:
Biblical Studies - Topical
Subject:
Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - Old Testament
Copyright:
1997
Edition Number:
1st trade pbk. ed.
Edition Description:
Trade Paperback
Series Volume:
150-441-616
Publication Date:
March 1998
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
416
Dimensions:
8.15x5.55x.90 in. .78 lbs.
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