Zion, the city of the great king : a theological symbol of the Jerusalem cult /

While previous research has illuminated the origins and development of the Zion tradition, this book is the first to make a thorough study of Zion as a theological symbol within the larger Jerusalem cult tradition. Drawing primarily on the Psalms and Isaiah of Jerusalem, Ollenburger shows that Zion...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Ollenburger, Ben C.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Sheffield : JSOT Press, ©1987.
Colección:Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ; 41.
Temas:
Bible. > Old Testament > Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. > Ancien Testament > Critique, interprétation, etc.
Bible. > Old Testament
Bibel > Altes Testament
Symbolism in the Bible.
Symbolisme dans la Bible.
Jérusalem dans la Bible.
RELIGION > Biblical Criticism & Interpretation > Old Testament.
Symbolism in the Bible
Symbolik
Symbol
Reich Gottes
Gott
König
Oude Testament.
Zion (symbool)
Jerusalem
Bible > O.T. > Symbolism
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:While previous research has illuminated the origins and development of the Zion tradition, this book is the first to make a thorough study of Zion as a theological symbol within the larger Jerusalem cult tradition. Drawing primarily on the Psalms and Isaiah of Jerusalem, Ollenburger shows that Zion serves pre-eminently to symbolize the kingship of Yahweh on Zion as creator and defender of world order. As such, Zion serves also to symbolize security and refuge, particularly for the poor. This study constitutes a powerful argument against the tendency of Old Testament theologians to devalue the.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (271 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780567311412
0567311414
ISSN:0309-0787 ;

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