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Originary Iconoclasm: The Logic of Sparagmos.

Authors :
Goldman, Peter
Source :
Anthropoetics: The Journal of Generative Anthropology; Spring2015, Vol. 20 Issue 2, p2-10, 9p
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article focuses on the topic of Iconoclasm, talking about Jews, who believed in one God who couldn't be materially represented and hence they defied idol worship which led to destruction of the images, and also discusses Christianity which unlike Judaism had adopted image worship.

Subjects

Subjects :
WORSHIP of religious idols
JEWISH philosophy
ANTHROPOLOGICAL cross-cultural studies

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10837264
Volume :
20
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Anthropoetics: The Journal of Generative Anthropology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
102811287

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