Gendered Images of God in the Hebrew Scriptures (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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What are gendered images of God?
What are gendered images of God?
Metaphors using human traits to describe divine nature (not biological gender)
Do gendered images mean God has biological gender?
Do gendered images mean God has biological gender?
No, God transcends gender categories
Scripture refs for God as father
Scripture refs for God as father
Deuteronomy 32:6 & Psalm 103:13
Qualities of God as father image
Qualities of God as father image
Protection, guidance, provision, discipline, commitment
Scripture refs for God as king/judge
Scripture refs for God as king/judge
Psalm 47:7 & Isaiah 33:22
Qualities of God as king/judge
Qualities of God as king/judge
Justice, wisdom, order, leadership
Scripture ref for God as warrior
Scripture ref for God as warrior
Exodus 15:3
Qualities of God as warrior image
Qualities of God as warrior image
Strength, courage, deliverance, victory
Scripture refs for God as mother
Scripture refs for God as mother
Isaiah 66:13 & Isaiah 49:15
Qualities of God as mother image
Qualities of God as mother image
Compassion, constancy, tenderness, unwavering commitment
Scripture ref for God as woman in labour
Scripture ref for God as woman in labour
Isaiah 42:14
Qualities of woman in labour image
Qualities of woman in labour image
Endurance, transformative power, emotional intensity
Scripture ref for God as nurturing caregiver
Scripture ref for God as nurturing caregiver
Hosea 11:3-4
What do both masculine & feminine images create?
What do both masculine & feminine images create?
Balanced view of divine nature transcending gender