{"product_id":"9781476669984","title":"Superheroes and Their Ancient Jewish Parallels: A Comparative Study","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"In times of crisis, heroes emerge to model virtues that inspire a sense of commitment and worth. Identity concerns were especially acute for a post-exile Jewish culture. Using modern American superheroes and their stories in a cross-cultural discussion, this book presents the stories of Israelite characters as heroes filling a cultural need\"--\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Johnny E. Miles is a lecturer at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. Table of Contents : Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction 1. (Super)Heroes: Origins, Crises and Psychology 2. The Immigrant as Hero: Moses and Superman 3. The National Icon as Hero: King David and Captain America 4. The Diasporic Woman as Hero: Esther and Wonder Woman 5. The Liminal Avenger as (Anti-)Hero: Samson and Batman Conclusion Chapter Notes Bibliography Index Publisher Marketing : Persia had Rostam. Babylonia had Gilgamesh and Enkidu. Egypt had Horus and Isis. Greece had Odysseus and Achilles. Israel had its heroes, too--Moses, David, Esther and Samson. While Israel's heroes did not wear capes or spandex, they did meet cultural needs. In times of crisis, heroes emerge to model virtues that inspire a sense of commitment and worth. Identity concerns were especially acute for a post-exilic Jewish culture. Using modern American superheroes and their stories in a cross-cultural discussion, this book presents the stories of Israelite characters as heroes filling a cultural need. Contributor Bio: Miles, Johnny E Johnny E. Miles is a lecturer at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback | \u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 225 | \u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018-03-23\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46476217647235,"sku":"9781476669984","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/6830\/8099\/files\/9781476669984.jpg?v=1770274347","url":"https:\/\/sebink.com\/products\/9781476669984","provider":"Sebink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}