Dille, Sarah J,

Mixing metaphors : God as mother and father in Deutero-Isaiah / [print] Sarah J. Dille. - London ; New York : T and T Clark International, (c)2004. - xiii, 200 pages ; 24 cm. - Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ; 398 Gender, culture, theory ; 13 . - Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ; 398. Gender, culture, theory ; 13. .

Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral--Emory University).



Understanding metaphor -- Kinship and birth in Deutero-Isaiah and ancient Israel -- Like a woman in labor: Isaiah 42:8-17 -- YHWH's sons and daughters: Isaiah 43:1-7 -- The divine artisan: Isaiah 45:9-13 -- Can a mother forget? Isaiah 49:13-23 -- Divine husband and father: Isaiah 50:1-3 -- Conclusions.



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Bible.--Isaiah, XLII-L--Criticism, interpretation, etc.


God--Motherhood--Biblical teaching.
God--Fatherhood--Biblical teaching.
Metaphor.
Metaphor in the Bible.

BS1520.D578.D555 2004 BS1520