Wagner, Andreas
God's Body: The Anthropomorphic God in the Old Testament
- ISBN 13:
- 9780567655981
- author:
- Wagner, Andreas
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- T.& T.Clark Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.33 kg
- Genre:
- Religion, Bible, Criticism, Interpretation,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
God's Body: The Anthropomorphic God in the Old Testament by Andreas Wagner The concept of God's human shape in the Old Testament is often misunderstood, with body images from ancient Near Eastern civilizations differing significantly from those of today. This book explores these misconceptions and reveals the pictorial world of ancient body images, contrasting them with contemporary models. Wagner introduces readers to the study of body parts and Israel's understanding of the human body, before focusing on the body of God. He analyses why certain body parts are emphasized in the biblical text and draws out the theological aspects of God's body. The book also considers the diverse range of ancient Near Eastern perspectives on God and how ancient cultures constructed and understood deities. With over fifty illustrations, God's Body provides a clear and accessible exploration of the biblical notion of God's human form, and how it relates to the concept of mankind made in God's image.
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