Expressions from Tragedy (I was the co-organizer of the session and presided)
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Wars, earthquakes, and political coups were common in antiquity. Consequently, these types of catastrophic events ended the lives of many and drastically altered the lives of others. This paper will explore expressions regarding tragic incidents mentioned in the Hebrew Bible and other ancient Near Eastern texts. How do ancient writers express views of these kinds of life changing occurrences? Examples of lament and perspectives of tragic events appearing in the psalms, prophetical writings and other areas will serve as the primary sources. The research will examine these ancient presentations through the tragedy of the failed levees in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina.
