The Traumatized Body

Boase, Elizabeth

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“…Such a theory may also apply to Ezekiel according to the research of Ruth Poser (2012: 649–662), who points out that the characteristic of Ezekiel’s reactions to a national disaster is the close connection of individual and collective traumas on Ezekiel himself. Thus, it is not surprising that scholars have used Erikson’s theory to reread some biblical texts, including Lamentations, through the lens of collective trauma (Cataldo, 2020: 51–73; Boase, 2014b: 193–209; Helsel, 2016: 85–103). 21…”

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“… 6. In another article, Boase (2014b: 194) applies Erikson’s definition of collective trauma to Lamentations, where she says, ‘Although the notion of communal trauma is contested, for the purposes of this paper, Erikson’s definition of collective trauma is fundamental’. However, Boase (2016, 54) subsequently thinks differently, stating that ‘Erikson’s discussion lacks any account of the processes that might occur within the communal dynamic’.…”

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Does the Hebrew Bible construct a social trauma? Three case studies

2023

Journal for the Study of the Old Testament

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With the rise of a trend to reread biblical texts through the lens of trauma, some scholars have begun to apply Jeffrey Alexander’s definition of social trauma to reading biblical texts in the Hebrew Bible, such as Jeremiah and Lamentations. This reading assumes that the Hebrew Bible constructs a social trauma to shape ancient Israelites’ national identity. However, this article points out that Alexander’s theory does not fit well with the narratives of the Hebrew Bible. The main argument consists of three case studies concerning the book of Jeremiah, Lamentations, and communal psalms of lament; the author argues that none of these writings answers the four questions crucial for the construction of a socially mediated trauma in Alexander’s theory.

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Does the Hebrew Bible construct a social trauma? Three case studies

2023

Journal for the Study of the Old Testament

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Two Biblical Motifs of Divine Violence as Resources for Meaning-Making in Engaging Self-Blame and Rage after Traumatization

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2016

Pastoral Psychol

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Jeremiah in Lamentations

Boase¹

2021

The Oxford Handbook of Jeremiah

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The prophetic figure of Jeremiah has long been associated with the book of Lamentations. The earliest known attribution of Lamentations to Jeremiah dates to the time of the Septuagint, an attribution that is repeated in other early translations and rabbinic commentary. Since the rise of critical scholarship, however, the authenticity of Jeremiah as author has been questioned, with few contemporary scholars continuing to argue that the prophet was the actual author of the Lamentations. Despite this, the prophet figure/persona continues to be identified within Lamentations, albeit in ways far removed from the direct attribution expressed in earlier periods. This chapter traces the rise and fall of Jeremiah as author of Lamentations, exploring possible reasons why the prophetic figure has been so important in the history of interpretation within Lamentations studies, with a particular focus on the way that Jeremianic authorship has contributed to the theological understanding of the book. The ever-changing understanding of the relationship of Jeremiah with Lamentations has been influenced by the interpretive lenses and needs of successive communities, a trend which will continue into the future as new methods and approaches emerge.

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The Traumatized Body

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Does the Hebrew Bible construct a social trauma? Three case studies

Does the Hebrew Bible construct a social trauma? Three case studies

Two Biblical Motifs of Divine Violence as Resources for Meaning-Making in Engaging Self-Blame and Rage after Traumatization

Jeremiah in Lamentations

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