David M. Carr is professor of Old Testament at the Union Theological Seminary in New York City and a leading specialist on how the Bible was formed. He lives in New York City.
“David Carr’s brilliant book is a magisterial reinterpretation of
the emergence and sustenance of biblical Scripture. It is a
pioneering, powerful, and poignant treatment of a traumatized
people making sense of a catastrophic world—yet still able to find
hope in compassion and endurance in empathy!”—Cornel West
“Clear and persuasive, Holy Resilience illuminates the origins of
the Bible by bringing the early history of a traumatized people to
light. This fascinating and engrossing book peels away the veils of
history to teach us about ourselves.”—Mark Epstein, MD, author
of The Trauma of Everyday Life
"Taking on the entire Christian canon, David Carr courageously and
creatively builds upon his established skill as an interpreter of
Scripture to provocatively examine the role of trauma in its
creation. His striking interdisciplinary exploration is an
important accomplishment."—Daniel Smith-Christopher, Loyola
Marymount University of Los Angeles
"This remarkable book, which reads like a thriller, tells the story
of how centuries of catastrophes and traumas shaped ancient Israel
of Old Testament times and later Jewish and Christian
civilizations. Anyone who wishes to know who we are and where we
come from should read this book."— Israel Finkelstein, Tel Aviv
University
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