God is king : understanding an Israelite metaphor /

This is the first attempt in biblical studies to apply the tools developed by theoreticians of metaphor to the common biblical metaphor of God as king. The extent to which elements of human kingship are projected onto God is investigated, and several significant conclusions emerge: 1. Royal characte...

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Main Author:	Brettler, Marc Zvi
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Sheffield, England : JSOT Press, ©1989.
Series:	Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ; 76.
Subjects:	Bible. > Old Testament > Criticism, interpretation, etc. God > Kingship > Biblical teaching. Kings and rulers > Biblical teaching. Electronic books. Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Online Access:	Available via EBSCO eBook Collection
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