Yahweh: The Patriarch : Ancient Images of God and Feminist Theology - Brossura

Gerstenberger, Erhards

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ISBN 10: 0800628438 ISBN 13: 9780800628437

Casa editrice: Fortress Pr, 1996

Riassunto

Israel's conceptions of God changed, argues Gerstenberger, over the millenium witnessed in Hebrew Scriptures. Contrary to widespread opinion, the author shows that historical and biblical evidence points to an active early participation of women in cultic life, especially in the domestic realm when, in the sixth century, the status of women underwent a change. Social upheaval, political and economic stress, and the growing influence of priestly circles converged to redefine God in male terms. This book explores the religious role of women in these different periods and social organizations. How did women lose a strong position in Israelite house cult, as arrested in Scriptures and through archaeological findings? Why did Yahweh, who once had a consort, Asherah, turn into a lone and militantly male deity?

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Erhard S. Gerstenberger is Professor of Old Testament Literature and Theology at the University of Marburg, Germany.

Product Description:

Book by Erhard S Gerstenberger

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Fortress Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0800628438
• ISBN 13: 9780800628437
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 168