"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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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| WorldCat: | WorldCat |
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University Park, Pennsylvania
Eisenbrauns
2018
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| In: |
Siphrut (23)
Year: 2018 |
| Series/Journal: | Siphrut
23 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Isaiah
/ Zion Jerusalem
/ Metaphor
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| IxTheo Classification: | HB Old Testament |
| Further subjects: | B
Bible. Isaiah
Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Metaphor in the Bible B Bible. Isaiah Language, style |
| 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 |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references |
| ISBN: | 1575067781 |