Myths of exile
Book Description
This scholarly exploration invites readers to reconsider one of the most powerful narratives in human history: the story of exile and return. Rather than accepting exile as a single, fixed historical event, Anne Katrine de Hemmer Gudme reveals how these ancient tales function as profound identity-shaping stories that transcend their original contexts.
Through careful examination of Hebrew Bible texts and related ancient Near Eastern literature, this work demonstrates how communities across cultures have drawn upon themes of displacement and homecoming to understand themselves and their place in the world. The author shows how these narratives of estrangement and belonging have been continuously reinterpreted, adapted, and applied by different communities according to their unique circumstances and spiritual needs.
For modern readers seeking to understand how ancient wisdom speaks to contemporary questions of identity and belonging, this book offers valuable insights into the enduring power of foundational stories. By examining these exile narratives as literary and spiritual phenomena rather than merely historical accounts, Gudme opens new pathways for understanding how sacred texts continue to shape human consciousness and community formation.
This comparative approach reveals the universal human experience of searching for home and meaning, making ancient stories remarkably relevant to anyone exploring questions of spiritual identity and personal transformation in today's world.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~5 hours)
📄 Length: 173 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Metapher
- ✓ Explore Exiles
- ✓ Explore Jews
- ✓ Explore RELIGION
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Metaphor in the Bible
- ✓ Explore Old Testament
- ✓ Explore Bannissement
