Exploring God-talk: Using Language in Religion - Couverture souple

Astley, Jeff

 
9780232525199: Exploring God-talk: Using Language in Religion
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0232525196 ISBN 13 : 9780232525199
Editeur : Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd, 2004

Synopsis

Exploring God-talk maps the contours of religious language. It surveys the variety of ways in which religious believers both speak to God and speak about God, and tries to respond to the serious criticisms that have been raised of different aspects of our 'God-talk'. Beginning with an overview of the variety of ways in which language is used in faith and religion, the book moves on to consider the functions of language in religious experience and the religious life, particularly in prayer and worship. Two chapters are the devoted to a consideration of the important area of 'descriptive' God-talk, both figurative and literal. Problems relating to the meaningfulness of religious language and the interpretation of the Scripture are also addressed, and the pastoral and ethical significance of God-talk explored. Illustrations are drawn throughout from both everyday speech and the Christian tradition.

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À propos de l?auteur

is Director of NEICE and an honorary professorial fellow in the University of Durham.

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Éditeur
Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd
Date d'édition
2004
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0232525196
ISBN 13 
9780232525199
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
160
Coordonnées du fabricant
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