Ambra Suriano
Works at Lancaster University in the department of politics, philosophy, and religion. Studied philology and literature of the ancient world in Rome and got her PhD in biblical narratology in Aachen.
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Sep 6, 2025 • 21min
Ambra Suriano, "Narrative Paths Through Mamre and Sodom" (T&T Clark, 2025)
Join Ambra Suriano, a biblical narratologist from Lancaster University, as she dives deep into the narratives of Mamre and Sodom. She uncovers how these ancient stories grapple with themes of justice and moral responsibility. Suriano highlights the contrasting hospitality of Abraham versus the failures of Sodom, revealing deeper meanings behind their actions. The discussion also touches on the symbolism in Genesis and offers narratological insights into gender representation, emphasizing the concept of knowledge in shaping moral dilemmas.
Sep 6, 2025 • 21min
Ambra Suriano, "Narrative Paths Through Mamre and Sodom" (T&T Clark, 2025)
Ambra Suriano, who studied philology and biblical narratology, delves into the narratives of Mamre and Sodom from Genesis 18-19. She argues that these stories primarily address the knowledge of good and evil. Discover her insights into themes of hospitality, morality, and divine judgment, as they intertwine between Abraham and Lot. Suriano also explores narrative structure and symbolism, such as the sacred meal with God, highlighting the contrast between justice and corruption that permeates these biblical tales.
