Greetings LD,
I think you placed this subject squarely in open territory by referring
to "the god(s)." That is neither a Jewish nor Christian mode of
reference.
Speaking of which, the oft-quoted phrase "Judeo-Christian tradition"
implies that there is significant commonality. But the two traditions
are radically different. Born, raised and educated according to Jewish
tradition, and now living with my Roman Catholic partner, I can tell you
there is little similarity . . . including the text and uses of the
Hebrew Bible. Versions of the Hebrew Bible available to Christian faith
groups are different from those for the various Jewish sects (Orthodox,
Conservative, Reform, etc.). Especially noticeable is the name by which
those texts are referred -- "Hebrew Bible" (or "Tanach") versus the "Old
Testament." Additionally, there is a lack of theological commentary in
most Christian versions, whereas most Jewish versions include numerous
rabbinical interpretations. Obviously, theologians and etymologists
would have a field day with a comparison of Jewish and Christian
versions of the Hebrew Bible . . .
Best wishes all,
j heuman, Education Curator
Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art
Utah State University
4020 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322-4020
t 435.797.0165 | f 435.797.3423
Education costs money, but then so does ignorance.
Sir Charles Moser, b. 1922
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Museum discussion list
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of L Dewey
> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2004 1:52 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Hat etiquette and closets and gods
>
> Greetings J,
>
> Your argument is quite valid generally, although I think it
> is a stretch to equate the structure and conveyance of every
> origin myth with the Judeo-Christian tradition (and
> submission thereto), which I thought was the central
> reference in the thread.
>
> regards,
> L.D.
=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:
The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes).
If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).
|
