Symbolism in the Bible and Church
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Symbolism in the Bible and Church

  1. 277 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Symbolism in the Bible and Church

About this book

A theologian explores the rich imagery and symbolism of the Bible and the Church, offering a new path for spiritual inspiration in the modern era.

Does the imagery of the Bible correspond to our present understanding of the human psyche and its environment? Do the doctrinal and ritual patterns of the Church offer effective structure and spiritual orientation for modern life? In Symbolism in the Bible and the Church, theologian Gilbert Cope evaluates these pillars of traditional Hebrew-Christian "mythology" in light of our post-Darwinian, post-Freudian, and post-Einsteinian age.

In this lucid and wide-ranging study, Cope argues that the imagery and symbolism of the Bible and the Church are more vital than ever. While the scientific method has opened a door to knowledge, it has also opened a door to ignorance. The more we discover, the more we realize how little we know.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Contents
  4. List of Plates
  5. I • BIBLICAL TYPES
  6. II • MEDIEVAL IMAGERY
  7. III • PSYCHOLOGICAL TYPES
  8. IV • ARCHETYPES OF CREATION
  9. V • ARCHETYPES OF MALE & FEMALE
  10. VI • ARCHETYPES OF SUFFERING
  11. VII • SYMBOLISM AND WORSHIP
  12. Acknowledgments
  13. Copyright