Download or read book Forbidden Fruit and Fig Leaves written by Judith Rossall and published by SCM Press. This book was released on 2020-07-10 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book seeks to address this lack of serious engagement with shame in scripture. Tracing the story of shame through the biblical story of creation, exodus and exile the author shows how key narratives in the Hebrew scriptures, such as those of David and Job can be read as offering commentary on shaming abuse of privilege and power.