In the eyes of God
a metaphorical approach to biblical anthropomorphic language
Brian C. Howell
299 pages | ~8 hrs
In the eyes of God
a metaphorical approach to biblical anthropomorphic language
By Brian C. Howell
When we read about God seeing, hearing, or feeling in the Bible, what are we to make of these deeply human descriptions of the divine? Brian C. Howell invites readers into a fascinating exploration of how Scripture portrays God through the lens of human experience, challenging us to reconsider what these vivid depictions might truly reveal.
For centuries, theologians have treated biblical passages describing God in human terms as mere accommodations, simple ways of making the divine more relatable to our limited understanding. Yet Howell suggests this approach may cause us to miss profound truths embedded within these sacred texts. Drawing on contemporary insights into how metaphors actually function and convey meaning, he examines the rich biblical imagery of divine sight as a window into deeper theological understanding.
This scholarly yet accessible work addresses the apparent tension between classical theological concepts like God's transcendence and immutability, and the Bible's remarkably human portrayals of divine action and emotion. Rather than dismissing these descriptions as theological compromises, Howell demonstrates how modern metaphor theory can illuminate their genuine significance.
For readers seeking to deepen their biblical understanding and explore fresh perspectives on the nature of God, this book offers a thoughtful journey through familiar passages with new eyes. It promises to enrich both personal study and theological reflection, revealing layers of meaning that traditional interpretations may have overlooked.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Metaphor
- ✓ Explore Biblical teaching
- ✓ Explore Anthropomorphismus
- ✓ Explore Attributes
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore Genesis
- ✓ Explore Metapher
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Details
- Published
- 2013
- Publisher
- Pickwick Publications
- ISBN-13
- 9781620323137
- ISBN-10
- 1620323133
- Pages
- 299
- Language
- EN
