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Challenging Prophetic Metaphor
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Author : Julia M. O'Brien
language : en
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Release Date : 2008-10-03
Challenging Prophetic Metaphor written by Julia M. O'Brien and has been published by Westminster John Knox Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-10-03 with Religion categories.
The prophets of the Old Testament use a wide variety of metaphors to describe God and to portray people in relation to God. Some of these metaphors are familiar and soothing; others are unfamiliar and confusing. Still others portray God in ways that are difficult and uncomfortable--God as abusive husband, for instance, or as neglectful father. Julia O'Brien searches the prophetic books for these metaphors, looking for ways in which the different images intersect and build off each other. When confronted with disturbing metaphors, she deals with them unflinchingly, providing a sharp critique and evaluation of the interpretations of these metaphors for God. Giving particular attention to the possible uses of these metaphors in the church today--for good or ill--O'Brien listens to the fullness of the prophetic messages and points us toward new ways to read these theological metaphors for a just faith today.
Challenging Prophetic Metaphor
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Author : Julia M. O'Brien
language : en
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Release Date : 2008-01-01
Challenging Prophetic Metaphor written by Julia M. O'Brien and has been published by Westminster John Knox Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-01-01 with Religion categories.
The prophets of the Old Testament use a wide variety of metaphors to describe God and to portray how to understand people in relation to God. This text searches the prophetic books for these metaphors, looking for ways in which the different images intersect and build off each other.
The Hebrew Prophets After The Shoah
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Author : Hemchand Gossai
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2014-06-30
The Hebrew Prophets After The Shoah written by Hemchand Gossai and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-30 with Religion categories.
The Shoah is without question the defining moment in modern history, and it has transformed the manner in which the Bible is read and how God is understood. Questions that hitherto were rarely posed publicly must now be posed, and the human drama born out of exile, bondage, and genocide must be reckoned with in a new light. These are issues that are predicated on a faithful God to whom challenging and even unanswerable questions must be voiced. So, how might the Hebrew prophets address such contemporary issues as imperial militarism, eminent domain, trust and trauma, hunger and power, memory and shame, blame and self-critique, madness and exceptionalism? The daring words of the Hebrew prophets must have voices of testimony and witness in our time. This book speaks to that challenge.
Towards The Prophetic Church
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Author : John M. Hull
language : en
Publisher: SCM Press
Release Date : 2014-09-24
Towards The Prophetic Church written by John M. Hull and has been published by SCM Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-24 with Religion categories.
Thirty years ago John Hull wrote “What Prevents Christian Adults from Learning?”. This new book asks “What Prevents Christian Adults from Acting?” How has it come about that the Church appears to be so preoccupied with itself? What happened to the quest for the social justice of the Kingdom of God?
The Oxford Handbook Of The Prophets
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Author : Carolyn Sharp
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2016-09-01
The Oxford Handbook Of The Prophets written by Carolyn Sharp and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-01 with Art categories.
The Latter Prophets--Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and the Book of the Twelve--comprise a fascinating collection of prophetic oracles, narratives, and vision reports from ancient Israel and Judah. Spanning centuries and showing evidence of compositional growth and editorial elaboration over time, these prophetic books offer an unparalleled view into the cultural norms, theological convictions, and political disputes of Israelite communities caught in the maelstrom of militarized conflicts with the empires of ancient Egypt, Babylonia, and Persia. Instructive for scholar and student alike, The Oxford Handbook of the Prophets features wide-ranging discussion of ancient Near Eastern social and cultic contexts; exploration of focused topics such as the persona of the prophet and the problem of violence in prophetic rhetoric; sophisticated historical and literary analysis of key prophetic texts; issues in reception history, from these texts' earliest reinterpretations at Qumran to Christian appropriations in contemporary homiletics; feminist, materialist, and postcolonial readings engaging the insights of influential contemporary theorists; and more. The diversity of interpretive approaches, clarity of presentation, and breadth of expertise represented here will make this Handbook indispensable for research and teaching on the Latter Prophets.
Prophecy And Power Jeremiah In Feminist And Postcolonial Perspective
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Author : Christl M. Maier
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2014-03-27
Prophecy And Power Jeremiah In Feminist And Postcolonial Perspective written by Christl M. Maier and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-27 with Religion categories.
This volume advances the scholarly discussion of Jeremiah via rigorous feminist and postcolonialist theorizing of texts and interpretive issues in that prophetic book. The essays here, by seasoned scholars of Jeremiah, offer significant traction on the biblical book's construction of the persona of Jeremiah and the subjectivity of Judah as subaltern; analysis of gendered imagery for the speaking subject in Jeremiah and for the Judean social body; exploration of rhetorics of imperialism and resistance; and theological implications of feminist-critical perspectives on YHWH and other deities represented in Jeremiah. Essays here deftly synthesize historical, literary, and ideological-critical insights in service of nuanced inquiry into Jeremiah as complex cultural production. The collection represents the growing edge of recent critical thinking on Jeremiah in the United States, Europe, and elsewhere. It should prove invaluable in shaping the parameters of the continuing scholarly conversation on the Book of Jeremiah.
Conspicuous In His Absence
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Author : Chloe T. Sun
language : en
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Release Date : 2021-02-23
Conspicuous In His Absence written by Chloe T. Sun and has been published by InterVarsity Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-23 with Religion categories.
In the biblical canon, two books lack any explicit reference to the name of God: Song of Songs and Esther. What is the nature of God as revealed in texts that don't use his name? Exploring the often overlooked theological connections between these two Old Testament books, Chloe T. Sun takes on the challenges of God's absence and explores how we think of God when he is perceived to be silent.
Human Trafficking The Bible And The Church
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Author : Marion L. S. Carson
language : en
Publisher: SCM Press
Release Date : 2017-05-26
Human Trafficking The Bible And The Church written by Marion L. S. Carson and has been published by SCM Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-26 with Social Science categories.
Whilst the philosophical battle against slavery might have been won, human trafficking is very much a problem for our time and continues to spark rigorous debate among Christians wrestling with what God’s justice might look like today. Can the Bible, whose teaching on slavery is so at odds with our contemporary worldview, inform efforts to end human trafficking, and if so, how? In “Human Trafficking, the Bible, and the Church” Marion Carson offers a profound, interdisciplinary account of how Christians have engaged with slavery in the past, and how they might respond in the future. Whilst rigorously scholarly and painstakingly researched, this is at the same time a highly readable book that will refresh our own understanding and help shape our responsibility to bring about change.
Old Testament Prophets For Today
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Author : Carolyn J. Sharp
language : en
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Release Date : 2009-03-13
Old Testament Prophets For Today written by Carolyn J. Sharp and has been published by Westminster John Knox Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-03-13 with Religion categories.
The prophets of the Old Testament include such well-known characters as Isaiah, Jeremiah, Amos, and Hosea. There are, however, many other prophets, both in the biblical books that bear their names and in the other histories and stories of ancient Israel. Carolyn Sharp offers a brief introduction to each of the Bible's prophets and their prophetic books, developing the theological themes present in each with an eye toward how the prophetic message is relevant today. The For Today series was designed to provide reliable and accessible resources for the study and real life application of important biblical texts, theological documents, and Christian practices. The emphasis of the series is not only on the realization and appreciation of what these subjects have meant in the past, but also on their value in the present--"for today." Thought-provoking questions are included at the end of each chapter, making the books ideal for personal study and group use.
The Minor Prophets
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Author : Craig G. Bartholomew
language : en
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Release Date : 2023-09-19
The Minor Prophets written by Craig G. Bartholomew and has been published by InterVarsity Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-19 with Religion categories.
In this unique introduction to the Minor Prophets, two biblical scholars survey the twelve books and explore the theological themes of each. Filled with helpful exegetical insights, this books is an invaluable guide for students, pastors, and scholars looking for a cohesive exploration of these often-overlooked books of the Hebrew Bible.