An Unstable Presence in the House: Rethinking the Threat of Disability in 2 Sam 5:6–8 and the Mephibosheth Story

In this article, I survey exegetical approaches to the “blind and lame,” using disability studies and close readings to expose ableist bias. I also present my reading, in which I propose that the blind and lame are disabled persons whom David hates not just because of who they are, but also because...

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Main Author: Jones, Kirsty (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 2023
In: Biblical theology bulletin
Year: 2023, Volume: 53, Issue: 4, Pages: 227-237
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Bible. Samuel 2. 5,6-8 / David, Israel, König / Merib-baal / Threat / Flexibility (anatomy) (Motor activity)
IxTheo Classification:FD Contextual theology
HB Old Testament
KBN Sub-Saharan Africa
NBE Anthropology
Further subjects:B Disability
B Samuel
B threaten
B Mobility
B David
B Mephibosheth
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