Gendered Images of God in the Hebrew Scriptures (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What do gendered images of God in Hebrew Scripture primarily function as?
What do gendered images of God in Hebrew Scripture primarily function as?
Metaphors to make God comprehensible
Which passage describes God as 'your Father, your Creator, who made you and formed you'?
Which passage describes God as 'your Father, your Creator, who made you and formed you'?
Deuteronomy 32:6
What does the paternal image of God emphasise in Hebrew Scripture?
What does the paternal image of God emphasise in Hebrew Scripture?
Covenant relationship with Israel
Which qualities does the royal imagery of God as king and judge emphasise?
Which qualities does the royal imagery of God as king and judge emphasise?
Justice, wisdom, order, leadership
In Exodus 15:3, what masculine image is used to describe God?
In Exodus 15:3, what masculine image is used to describe God?
Warrior
Which passage states 'As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you'?
Which passage states 'As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you'?
Isaiah 66:13
What qualities does maternal imagery of God highlight?
What qualities does maternal imagery of God highlight?
Compassion, constancy, tenderness
What does the image of God as woman in labour in Isaiah 42:14 represent?
What does the image of God as woman in labour in Isaiah 42:14 represent?
Intense involvement & creative struggle
Which passage presents God teaching Ephraim to walk and leading with 'cords of human kindness'?
Which passage presents God teaching Ephraim to walk and leading with 'cords of human kindness'?
Hosea 11:3-4
Which biblical figure is noted as a warrior-king defending the nation?
Which biblical figure is noted as a warrior-king defending the nation?
David
Which biblical woman is described as combining leadership with nurturing wisdom?
Which biblical woman is described as combining leadership with nurturing wisdom?
Deborah
What important theological point should always be emphasised about gendered images of God?
What important theological point should always be emphasised about gendered images of God?
God transcends gender categories