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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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Sage
2023
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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)
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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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