Books > The Bible, Society and Nudity
| Name: | Chapter 3 |
| Authors: | Rockel, Jeff |
| Indexed Date: | 2 Jan. 2022 |
| Index Status: | Complete |
| Original Language: | English |
| Genre: | Non-Fiction |
| Citation: | Rockel, Jeff. “Chapter 3.” The Bible, Society and Nudity. 1996, https://web.archive.org/web/20010711002041/http://my.voyager.net/~lecor/bsn/bsnoutln.html |
Summary
The article discusses the various references to the word 'naked' in the Bible and the significance of these references. It examines the use of the word 'naked' primarily in a spiritual and symbolic context. The article provides examples of how nakedness is used to represent an inner condition of the individual, as well as the viewpoints on social nudity in the Bible. It also explores the significance of garments in the Bible, emphasizing the symbolic representation of clothing as an expression of inner conditions. The passage explores various spiritual and symbolic connotations of clothing in the Bible, ranging from the significance of garments in relation to spiritual activities and duties, expressing grief or anger, to serving as a symbol of caring, concern, and status. It also discusses how clothing is used to reflect position, wealth, poverty, and priesthood, as well as the concepts of salvation, righteousness, and the clothing God wears. Lastly, the passage touches on social nudity and the principles of love for God and others as guidelines for acceptability.