Jesus and the metaphors of God
the Christs of the New Testament
Bernard J. Lee
204 pages | ~6 hrs
Jesus and the metaphors of God
the Christs of the New Testament
By Bernard J. Lee
In this illuminating exploration of Christian origins, Bernard J. Lee delves into the profound metaphorical language that shapes our understanding of the divine within the New Testament. As the second volume in a comprehensive three-part series examining Christianity's Jewish foundations, this work reveals how ancient Hebrew and Greek concepts continue to influence modern spiritual understanding.
Lee guides readers through the rich symbolic terrain of four pivotal metaphors that encode divine meaning throughout Christian scripture: Ruach (Spirit), Dabhar (Word), Sophia (Wisdom), and Logos (Word). Rather than treating these as mere literary devices, he demonstrates how these metaphors function as living vessels of theological meaning, each carrying distinct cultural and spiritual significance from their Jewish origins into Christian thought.
The author presents a compelling thesis: when our understanding of God-meanings evolves, so too does our comprehension of Jesus as the Christ. This dynamic relationship between metaphor and meaning offers readers fresh insights into how language shapes spiritual experience and religious identity.
Through careful analysis of these metaphorical layers, Lee provides both scholars and spiritual seekers with tools for deeper scriptural engagement. His work bridges ancient wisdom traditions with contemporary theological reflection, making this complex material accessible to those seeking to understand how culturally embedded symbols continue to inform Christian faith and practice today.
This scholarly yet approachable study enriches interfaith dialogue while deepening appreciation for Christianity's Jewish heritage.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Word of God (Theology)
- ✓ Access ancient and modern wisdom
- ✓ Explore Ruaḥ (The Hebrew word)
- ✓ Explore History of doctrines
- ✓ Explore Word of God (Christian theology)
- ✓ Explore Knowableness
- ✓ Explore God
- ✓ Explore timeless philosophical wisdom
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Details
- Published
- 1993
- Publisher
- Paulist Press, Paulist Pr
- ISBN-10
- 0809134292
- Pages
- 204
- Language
- EN
- LC Classification
- BT198.L427 1993
