Gottesräume
Book Description
Michaela Geiger presents a groundbreaking exploration of how sacred space functions within biblical theology, revealing profound insights for contemporary spiritual seekers. Drawing from Deuteronomic theology, this scholarly work demonstrates how divine liberation and sacred teachings are meant to be lived out in the ordinary spaces of daily life.
Geiger illuminates how ancient biblical communities understood their relationship with the divine through spatial concepts, showing how everyday environments like homes and community gathering places became venues for experiencing God's presence. The author reveals how festive celebrations at chosen sacred locations served to make divine encounters tangible and immediate for believers.
Using innovative sociological frameworks from spatial theorist Martina Löw, Geiger analyzes the dynamic process through which sacred spaces are created through both human actions and spiritual imagination. Rather than viewing these concepts through a purely geographical lens, she demonstrates how each spatial understanding carries unique theological significance, representing distinct qualities of divine relationship.
This comprehensive 368-page study offers readers a fresh perspective on how physical and spiritual realms intersect. Geiger's concept of "Gottesräume" or "God-spaces" provides valuable insights for anyone seeking to understand how sacred presence can be cultivated and experienced within the contexts of ordinary life. Her work bridges ancient wisdom with contemporary spatial theory, offering practical understanding for modern spiritual practice.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~10 hours)
📄 Length: 368 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Space and time
- ✓ Explore God, biblical teaching
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore God
- ✓ Explore Biblical teaching
- ✓ Explore Bible
- ✓ Explore Criticism, interpretation
