Challenging Prophetic Metaphor: Theology and Ideology in the Prophets

The prophets of the Old Testament use a wide variety of metaphors to describe God and to...
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Author: Julia M. O'Brien
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Challenging Prophetic Metaphor: Theology and Ideology in the Prophets by O'Brien, Julia M.

Challenging Prophetic Metaphor: Theology and Ideology in the Prophets

Dhs. 215.11

Challenging Prophetic Metaphor: Theology and Ideology in the Prophets

Dhs. 215.11
Author: Julia M. O'Brien
Format: Paperback
Language: English

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.



Author: Julia M. O'Brien
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Published: 10/03/2008
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780664229641


Review Citation(s):
Christian Century 05/05/2009 pg. 24

About the Author
O'Brien, Julia M.: - Julia M. O'Brien is Professor of Old Testament and the Paul H. and Grace L. Stern Chair in Old Testament Studies at Lancaster Theological Seminary in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She is the author of several books on the Old Testament prophets.

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