Dogs: God's worst enemies?

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Abstract

In a broad survey of negative and hostile attitudes toward canines in pagan, Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions, the author posits that warm ties between humans and canines have been seen as a threat to the authority of the clergy and indeed, of God. Exploring ancient myth, Biblical and Rabbinical literature, and early and medieval Christianity and Islam, she explores images and prohibitions concerning dogs in the texts of institutionalized, monotheistic religions, and offers possible explanations for these attitudes, including concern over disease.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)23-44
Number of pages22
JournalSociety and Animals
Volume5
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1997

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Veterinary
  • Sociology and Political Science
  • Philosophy

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