Josh Ellenbogen

Idol Anxiety

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ISBN 13:: 9780804760430
author:: Josh Ellenbogen
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Stanford University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2011
Pages:: 256
Dimensions:: 22.61 x 15.24 x 1.52 centimetres
Genre:: Religion, Comparative Religion, Nonfiction,
Condition:: New
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Idol Anxiety brings together diverse perspectives from scholars in various fields to explore the concept of idolatry. This interdisciplinary collection examines how human beings interact with and conceive of material objects, shedding light on the ways in which we form connections with the world around us. The book features a range of insightful essays, including a foundational treatment of the second commandment, an analysis of art objects, and a groundbreaking consideration of the Islamic ban on images. These contributions demonstrate that idolatry can be a useful framework for understanding our relationships with objects and ideas. Through its diverse range of perspectives, Idol Anxiety offers a nuanced exploration of a concept often associated with religious or artistic contexts. This collection is an engaging and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the ways in which human beings form connections with the world around them.

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