Barrenness and Blessing: Abraham, Sarah, and the Journey of Faith - Brossura

Gossai, Hemchand

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1556352921 ISBN 13: 9781556352928

Casa editrice: Cascade Books, 2008

Riassunto

The themes of these stories are profoundly human themes, capturing the persistent interaction between God and humankind. These narratives invite us to witness the manner in which God enters human community in all of its complexities, struggles, challenges, fears, and ultimately hope. As the narratives unfold, not only is it clear that God will not be restricted by societal and cultural conventions, but the human journey will be generated by faith and doubt, fear and hope, promise and fulfillment. Hemchand Gossai not only explores the various themes within a variety of texts, but maintains a constant eye on the implications for the church and contemporary readers. In this regard, some of the literal and particular experiences such as barrenness, wilderness, and wrestling with God are examined as metaphors for our experiences. The richness and texture of metaphors allow us to embrace these stories in a way that makes them our stories.

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Informazioni sull?autore

Hemchand Gossai is Director of Religious Studies at Georgia Southern University. He is also the author of Social Critique by Israel's Eighth-Century Prophets and River Crossings: Memories of a Journey--A Memoir.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Cascade Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1556352921
• ISBN 13: 9781556352928
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 136
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile