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Exploring God-talk
Jeff Astley
其他書名
Using Language in Religion
出版Darton, Longman and Todd, 2004
主題Language Arts & Disciplines / GeneralPhilosophy / ReligiousReligion / PhilosophyReligion / Christian Theology / General
ISBN02325251969780232525199
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=qW1-AAAAMAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
註釋"Ideal for those who want to learn more about Christian faith and ministry, including those who have taken Christian basics courses such as Alpha and Emmaus, as well as all those engaged in studying theology at certificate, diploma or degree level." "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 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 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."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved