"Lengthen your tent-cords": the metaphorical world of Israel's household in the book of Isaiah

"Explores how the Book of Isaiah portrays Israel and its capital city using five metaphors that arise from the realm of household relationships: sons/children, daughter, mother, wife, and servant"--Provided by publisher

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Main Author: Kim, Brittany (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: University Park, Pennsylvania Eisenbrauns 2018
In: Siphrut (23)
Year: 2018
Series/Journal:Siphrut 23
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Isaiah / Zion Jerusalem / Metaphor
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
Further subjects:B Bible. Isaiah Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Metaphor in the Bible
B Bible. Isaiah Language, style
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Summary:"Explores how the Book of Isaiah portrays Israel and its capital city using five metaphors that arise from the realm of household relationships: sons/children, daughter, mother, wife, and servant"--Provided by publisher
Introduction -- The people of Israel as sons/children -- Zion and the people as daughter(s) -- Zion as mother and wife -- Israel, an unnamed representative, Zion, and the faithful people as Yhwh's servant(s) -- Conclusion : integrating the metaphors : a portrait of the people of Yhwh
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references
ISBN:1575067781