Like a Tree Planted: An Exploration of the Psalms and Parables Through Metaphor (Connections) - Softcover

Green OP, Barbara

 
9780814658697: Like a Tree Planted: An Exploration of the Psalms and Parables Through Metaphor (Connections)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0814658695 ISBN 13: 9780814658697
Verlag: Michael Glazier, 1997

Inhaltsangabe

How well are the psalms understood? The parables seem more accessible, but are they? And as familiar as we are with the texts of the psalms and the parables, how open are we to new perspectives on them? The studies in Like a Tree Planted, the first volume in the Connections series, encourage readers to deepen their understanding of the psalms and parables and to grow in their relationship with God. Like a Tree Planted invites reflection on eight pairs of psalms and parables by highlighting their shared metaphor. These images, familiar from our everyday lives as well as from both testaments, encourage fresh insights from familiar scriptural texts. The psalms presented here, all from the first book of the Psalter, and the parables, selected from Luke's Gospel, speak deeply and collaboratively through figures of the tree, our stature and status, searching faces, feelings of entitlement and responsiveness, the ecosystem, shepherding, the storehouse, and "the other side." An introductory chapter in Like a Tree Planted introduces readers to the process of reading metaphorically, and a concluding chapter draws implications from the reading of these particular psalm and parable texts as a set.

Die Inhaltsangabe kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Barbara Green, OP, PhD, is a professor of biblical studies and a member of the core doctoral faculty at the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, California. Editor of the Interfaces series, she also wrote Like a Tree Planted, published by Liturgical Press.

Von der hinteren Coverseite

How well are the psalms understood? The parables seem more accessible, but are they? And as familiar as we are with the texts of the psalms and the parables, how open are we to new perspectives on them? The studies in Like a Tree Planted, the first volume in the Connections series, encourage readers to deepen their understanding of the psalms and parables and to grow in their relationship with God. Like a Tree Planted invites reflection on eight pairs of psalms and parables by highlighting their shared metaphor. These images, familiar from our everyday lives as well as from both testaments, encourage fresh insights from familiar scriptural texts. The psalms presented here, all from the first book of the Psalter, and the parables, selected from Luke?s Gospel, speak deeply and collaboratively through figures of the tree, our stature and status, searching faces, feelings of entitlement and responsiveness, the ecosystem, shepherding, the storehouse, and ?the other side.? An introductory chapter in Like a Tree Planted familiarizes readers with the process of reading metaphorically, and a concluding chapter draws implications from the reading of these particular psalm and parable texts as a set. Barbara Green believes that many people want to explore?both in language and in experience?the mysteries of God and our own human condition. With her exciting, imaginative style she offers help for those on that journey?those interested in prayer and in a deeper access to Scripture, those working with adult parish groups, preachers of Scripture, those doing retreat work, and individuals. Chapters are ?Introduction to Metaphor in Psalm and Parable,? ?The Rooted Tree: Psalm 1 and Luke 13:1-9,? ?Stature: Psalm 8 and Luke 15:11-32,? ?Searching Faces: Psalm 27 and Luke 18:9-18,? ?Entitlement and Responsiveness: Psalm 18 and Luke 18:1-8,? ?The Ecosystem: Psalm 7 and Luke 16:1-9,? ?Shepherding: Psalm 23 and Luke 15:3-7,? ?The Storehouse: Psalm 39 and Luke 12:13-21,? ?The Other Side: Psalm 41, Luke 10:25-29,? and ?Conclusion.??This is an interesting and original contribution in the area of spiritual development; it would be suitable as a stimulus to discussion.? Society for Old Testament Study?Green?s book occupies territory somewhere between the work of Phyllis Trible and Barbara Brown Taylor, a high commendation indeed! Like Trible she is a discerning, noticing reader of the text, aware that every word and phrase is in the right place to perform its assigned duty. Like Taylor she moves through the text to arrive at concrete and earthy connections with our own life.? Walter Brueggemann Columbia Theological Seminary?This is a carefully developed and clearly-written book on the meaning and function of metaphor. It speaks from a perspective that is both eco-sensitive and attentive to cultural diversity.? The Bible Today?Like a Tree Planted will be especially welcomed by people who want a fresh approach to biblical spirituality. Barbara Green shows the relation of the Old Testament to the New Testament, how biblical metaphors work, the richness of inter-textual reading, and the usefulness and limitations of critical biblical scholarship by actually engaging the reader in the interpretation of carefully selected and paired Psalms and parables. Her friendly style makes the reader a partner in the exploration of new levels of meaning in the texts even as she gently challenges that superficiality that over-familiarity can breed.? Sandra M. Schneiders Professor of New Testament and Christian Spirituality?Green?s wonderful little book is a great reminder to the Church that Scripture is not only a means of truth but is also a means of grace.? Christian Reflection

Aus dem Klappentext

How well are the psalms understood? The parables seem more accessible, but are they? And as familiar as we are with the texts of the psalms and the parables, how open are we to new perspectives on them? The studies in Like a Tree Planted, the first volume in the Connections series, encourage readers to deepen their understanding of the psalms and parables and to grow in their relationship with God. Like a Tree Planted invites reflection on eight pairs of psalms and parables by highlighting their shared metaphor. These images, familiar from our everyday lives as well as from both testaments, encourage fresh insights from familiar scriptural texts. The psalms presented here, all from the first book of the Psalter, and the parables, selected from Luke?s Gospel, speak deeply and collaboratively through figures of the tree, our stature and status, searching faces, feelings of entitlement and responsiveness, the ecosystem, shepherding, the storehouse, and ?the other side.? An introductory chapter in Like a Tree Planted familiarizes readers with the process of reading metaphorically, and a concluding chapter draws implications from the reading of these particular psalm and parable texts as a set. Barbara Green believes that many people want to explore?both in language and in experience?the mysteries of God and our own human condition. With her exciting, imaginative style she offers help for those on that journey?those interested in prayer and in a deeper access to Scripture, those working with adult parish groups, preachers of Scripture, those doing retreat work, and individuals. Chapters are ?Introduction to Metaphor in Psalm and Parable,? ?The Rooted Tree: Psalm 1 and Luke 13:1-9,? ?Stature: Psalm 8 and Luke 15:11-32,? ?Searching Faces: Psalm 27 and Luke 18:9-18,? ?Entitlement and Responsiveness: Psalm 18 and Luke 18:1-8,? ?The Ecosystem: Psalm 7 and Luke 16:1-9,? ?Shepherding: Psalm 23 and Luke 15:3-7,? ?The Storehouse: Psalm 39 and Luke 12:13-21,? ?The Other Side: Psalm 41, Luke 10:25-29,? and ?Conclusion.??This is an interesting and original contribution in the area of spiritual development; it would be suitable as a stimulus to discussion.? Society for Old Testament Study?Green?s book occupies territory somewhere between the work of Phyllis Trible and Barbara Brown Taylor, a high commendation indeed! Like Trible she is a discerning, noticing reader of the text, aware that every word and phrase is in the right place to perform its assigned duty. Like Taylor she moves through the text to arrive at concrete and earthy connections with our own life.? Walter Brueggemann Columbia Theological Seminary?This is a carefully developed and clearly-written book on the meaning and function of metaphor. It speaks from a perspective that is both eco-sensitive and attentive to cultural diversity.? The Bible Today?Like a Tree Planted will be especially welcomed by people who want a fresh approach to biblical spirituality. Barbara Green shows the relation of the Old Testament to the New Testament, how biblical metaphors work, the richness of inter-textual reading, and the usefulness and limitations of critical biblical scholarship by actually engaging the reader in the interpretation of carefully selected and paired Psalms and parables. Her friendly style makes the reader a partner in the exploration of new levels of meaning in the texts even as she gently challenges that superficiality that over-familiarity can breed.? Sandra M. Schneiders Professor of New Testament and Christian Spirituality?Green?s wonderful little book is a great reminder to the Church that Scripture is not only a means of truth but is also a means of grace.? Christian Reflection

„Über diesen Titel“ kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.

Verlag
Michael Glazier
Erscheinungsdatum
1997
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0814658695
ISBN 13 
9780814658697
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
164
Kontakt zum Hersteller
Nicht verfügbar
Verantwortliche Person
Nicht verfügbar