
The Many Faces of Biblical Humor
A Compendium of the Most Delightful, Romantic, Humorous, Ironic, Sarcastic, or Pathetically Funny Stories and Statements in Scripture
David A. Peters(Author)
Hamilton Books (Publisher)
Published on 6. November 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
444 pages
978-0-7618-3958-3 (ISBN)
Description
The Many Faces of Biblical Humor examines how the Bible writers intentionally used humor, irony, and sarcasm to argue their points concisely. This work begins with the dysfunctional families of Genesis, continues delightfully through every book of the Bible, and ends with a glorious fulfillment in Revelation. Along the way, the reader is presented humorous stories, pathetically funny characters, and poignant quips and quotes from prophets, poets, and principals. The author paraphrases each biblical text in an engaging prose that highlights the humor of that passage-humor that may not have been previously noted by the reader. Between the paraphrases, the author sets the historical and linguistic setting, allowing the reader to see how the humor (and puns) of the text enrich the biblical understanding of God's message. Also included are applications of these marvelous passages to our daily lives as we see our own foibles portrayed in the biblical characters. In many ways, this is a Bible commentary with an accent on the humorous. In another sense, it is simply a delightful book that makes the Bible come alive through the latent humor of its characters and their stories. This revised edition contains corrections of typographical errors in the first edition as well as some clarifying material to make the humor more enjoyable.
For more information, visit the author's website.
For more information, visit the author's website.
Reviews / Votes
This book fills a tremendous need in hermeneutics. There is nothing else on the market that treats Biblical humor so completely and so well. I do not believe there is a single instance of humor in the Bible that Dr. Peters has not covered. -- Dr. Tim Deatrick, pastor Dr. Peters does a great job of telling the Bible stories and of helping the reader to see Bible characters as real people with many of the same emotions and experiences we have today. The book is full of great stories, and he does a fantastic job of bringing each of them to life. -- Elly West, Professional Editor There is certainly no book anything like this on the shelves of Christian bookstores today. -- Pastor Kurt Lutjens We proofread the manuscript in great detail, and there were smiley-faces all around. We especially enjoyed the humor in Days of the Kingsssss -- Alice Talent (teacher) & Keith Talent (DJ) Dr. Peters has an exceptional gift for communication, a wide devotion to and knowledge of Scripture, and a gargantuan sense of humor! His paraphrases of Scripture are charming. He is a smart and accomplished, "find" writer who has what it takes. -- The Writer's Edge We proofread the manuscript in great detail, and there were smiley-faces all around. We especially enjoyed the humor in Days of the Kings -- Alice Talent (teacher) & Keith Talent (DJ)More details
Edition
Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Lanham, MD
United States
Publishing group
University Press of America
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
719 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7618-3958-3 (9780761839583)
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David A. Peters
The Many Faces of Biblical Humor
A Compendium of the Most Delightful, Romantic, Humorous, Ironic, Sarcastic, or Pathetically Funny Stories and Statements in Scripture
E-Book
11/2007
Hamilton Books
€78.49
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David A. Peters
The Many Faces of Biblical Humor
A Compendium of the Most Delightful, Romantic, Humorous, Ironic, Sarcastic, or Pathetically Funny Stories and Statements in Scripture
E-Book
11/2007
1st Edition
Hamilton Books
€78.49
Available for download
Person
David A. Peters is the McDonnell Douglas Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis. He is registered as a Professional Engineer in Missouri and Georgia, and is an active member of several societies including the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the International Association for Computational Mechanics. Professor Peters has taught engineering classes at several universities including Georgia Tech. and Nanjing Aeronautical Institute in China. At present, he writes charming works such as The Many Faces of Biblical Humor, and continues to teach and lecture extensively, and do research in engineering.
Content
Part 1 Preface
Chapter 2 The Torah
Chapter 3 Early History
Chapter 4 Days of the Kings
Chapter 5 Wisdom Literature
Chapter 6 The Prophets
Chapter 7 The Synoptic Gospels
Chapter 8 The Gospel of John
Chapter 9 The Acts of the Apostles
Chapter 10 Humor in the Letters
Chapter 11 Summary
Part 12 Glossary of Hebrew and Greek Terms
Part 13 Index of Scriptures
Part 14 About the Author
Chapter 2 The Torah
Chapter 3 Early History
Chapter 4 Days of the Kings
Chapter 5 Wisdom Literature
Chapter 6 The Prophets
Chapter 7 The Synoptic Gospels
Chapter 8 The Gospel of John
Chapter 9 The Acts of the Apostles
Chapter 10 Humor in the Letters
Chapter 11 Summary
Part 12 Glossary of Hebrew and Greek Terms
Part 13 Index of Scriptures
Part 14 About the Author