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Whoredom : God's unfaithful wife in biblical theology / Raymond C. Ortlund, Jr.

By: Material type: TextSeries: New studies in biblical theology (Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.)Publication details: Grand Rapids, Mich. : Eerdmans, c1996.Description: 200 p. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 0802842852 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  • 085111511X
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 231.7/6 21
LOC classification:
  • BS 680 .C67 O78 1996
Contents:
Contents:
In the beginning: human marriage as 'one flesh' -- Playing the harlot -- Committing great harlotry -- Under every green tree -- In every public square -- The ultimate marriage as 'one spirit' -- Concluding reflections -- Appendix: The harlot metaphor and feminist interpretation.
Summary: Summary:Summary: Dr Ortlund shows how the Genesis vision of human marriage provides the network of meanings for the story of Israel's relationship with Yahweh. He traces the theme of marital unfaithfulness. In the New Testament, he shows how the story of Israel's harlotry is transcended by the vision of Christ and his church, the Bridegroom and the Bride.
Item type: Books
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Originally published: Grand Rapids, Mich. : Eerdmans, 1995.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 187-192) and indexes.

Contents:

In the beginning: human marriage as 'one flesh' --
Playing the harlot --
Committing great harlotry --
Under every green tree --
In every public square --
The ultimate marriage as 'one spirit' --
Concluding reflections --
Appendix: The harlot metaphor and feminist interpretation.

Summary:

Dr Ortlund shows how the Genesis vision of human marriage provides the network of meanings for the story of Israel's relationship with Yahweh. He traces the theme of marital unfaithfulness. In the New Testament, he shows how the story of Israel's harlotry is transcended by the vision of Christ and his church, the Bridegroom and the Bride.