When images become idols
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Jun 7, 2016
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The authors reflect about the use of images in the history of ancient Israel’s religión, from a context in which images were abundant and ussualy used, to a context in which they were absolutely forbidden. Looking for the roots of this struggle against images, the authors present a concept of idolatry, not related to the images, but to the fight against injustices, violence and social inequalities.
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idolatry, Bible’s translation, terafim, molten metal images, religion, power and colonialismIdolatria, tradução da Bíblia, terafim, imagens de metal fundido, religião, poder e colonialismo
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Dietrich, L. J., & Triana Rodríguez, J. Y. (2016). When images become idols. Theologica Xaveriana, 66(181). https://doi.org/10.11144/javeriana.tx66-181.qipci
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