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1 online resource (271 pages) |
| Series |
Journal for the study of the Old Testament supplement series, 0309-0787 ; 41 |
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Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ; 41. 0309-0787
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| Contents |
Preface; Abbreviations; 1. INTRODUCTION; 2. YAHWEH AS KING ON ZION; 3. THE EXERCISE OF YAHWEH'S KINGSHIP; 4. YAHWEH'S EXCLUSIVE PREROGATIVE; 5. CONCLUSION; Notes; Bibliography; Index of Biblical References; Index of Authors |
| Summary |
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 |
| Analysis |
Bible O.T. Symbolism |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
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Print version record |
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Bible. Old Testament -- Criticism, interpretation, etc
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Bible. Old Testament fast |
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Bibel Altes Testament gnd |
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Symbolism in the Bible.
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RELIGION -- Biblical Criticism & Interpretation -- Old Testament.
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Symbolism in the Bible
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Symbolik
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Symbol
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Reich Gottes
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Gott
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König
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Oude Testament.
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Zion (symbool)
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Jerusalem
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780567311412 |
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0567311414 |
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