Notes

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface ix
4. Introduction 1
5. 1 Oracles of Law 37
6. 2 Oracles of God 64
7. 3 Blasphemy “At the Court of Hell” 96
8. 4 Evil Speaking, “A Bridle for the Unbridled Tongue” 128
9. 5 The Curse of Slavery 151
10. 6 Words of Fire 176
11. Epilogue 207
12. Notes 217
13. Acknowledgments 255
14. Index 257