Reading Dreams

An Audience-Critical Approach to the Dreams in the Gospel of Matthew

Autori

• Derek S. Dodson

Parametri

• 240 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Esoterismo e religione

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The book explores the significance of dreams in the Gospel of Matthew, interpreting them as a reflection of the authorial audience. It delves into the social and literary context of dreams in the Greco-Roman world, emphasizing their role as a form of divination. Through an examination of ancient theories and classifications of dreams, the author highlights their social function and cultural importance, providing a deeper understanding of how dreams influenced the narrative and its reception in antiquity.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2019

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