Images of the body in ancient Near Eastern civilizations are radically different from body images today, which in turn creates significant consequences for our understanding of the biblical notion of God's human shape and the frequent and widespread misconceptions therein. Andreas Wagner illuminates such frequent and widespread misconceptions, and reveals the sometimes distant pictorial world of ancient body images. He contrasts these with contemporary models and makes the matter of the Old Testament concept of God's human form accessible and clear. Wagner begins by introducing readers to aspects of anthropomorphism, the study of body parts, and Israel's basic understanding of the human body. He then turns specifically to the body of God, analysing why and how certain body parts are emphasized or regularly employed in the biblical text when it tries to describe God. Wagner draws out the theological aspects of the ways in which God's body is described as well as considering the diverse range of ancient Near Eastern perspectives on God, and the ways in which ancient cultures constructed and understood deities. Wagner concludes by looking at how the depiction of God in the Old Testament fits with the concept of mankind made in God's image. Enhanced by over fifty illustrations, God's Body will lead the debate in biblical anthropomorphism for years to come. | Author: Andreas Wagner | Publisher: T&T Clark | Publication Date: Feb 21, 2019 | Number of Pages: 208 pages | Language: English | Binding: Hardcover/Religion | ISBN-10: 0567655997 | ISBN-13: 9780567655998
In the mountains of Central Appalachia, blood runs as deep as these hollers and just as dark. Since before our […]
God’s Shadow
Today we're discussing the ancient Greek god Pan, signs this god wants to work with you, and what you can learn from the great god of the wild. A vast pantheon of gods, both important
Eastre, Eostre or Ostara, Germanic goddess of spring. These are photographs of book illustrations from 'Myths of the Norsemen' by H. A. Guerber. They have been taken from my own copy of the book which was printed in 1908. As far as I know the work is old enough to be out of copyright, but I will remove the images if this is not correct. Please note the photographs are the property of Ormrede and should not be used without his permission.
Discover the appalling origins of the false-god Saturn and the history of Saturday worship. A must read for all Saturday Sabbatarians!
So this is Arawn, Lord of the Hunt and of the Underworld, which is called Annwn in welsh mythology and where the souls of the dead reside. Arawn as lord of the underworld was closely associated with the English Hern the Hunter and the wild hunt, especially around Yule where he heralds the darkest, longest […]
A new temple dedicated to the Norse god Odin and other gods has opened in Denmark. Is it the first Odin’s temple since the Christianization of Scandinavia, which took place between the 8th and the 12th centuries. The year 1188 AD marks the triumph of Chr…
Many have heard the title "The Epic of Gilgamesh" but few realise it's the oldest literary story in the world. Find out what makes it unique.
About this product Product Information Irish Reconstructionist Polytheism is an often misunderstood path, but it is one with great richness and depth for those who follow it. This short introductory book touches on the basic beliefs and practices of Irish Polytheism as well as other important topics for people interested in practicing the religion using a Reconstructionist methodology or who would just like to know more about it. Explore the cosmology of the ancient Irish and learn how the old mythology and living culture show us the Gods and spirits of Ireland and how to connect to them. Ritual structure is explored, as well as daily practices and holidays, to create a path that brings the old beliefs forward into the modern world. Product Identifiers Publisher Hunt Publishing T.H.E. The Limited, John ISBN-10 1785351451 ISBN-13 9781785351457 eBay Product ID (ePID) 212683206 Product Key Features Book Title Pagan Portals-Irish Paganism : Reconstructing Irish Polytheism Author Morgan Daimler Format Trade Paperback Language English Topic Theism, Paganism & Neo-Paganism, Sociology / General Publication Year 2015 Illustrator Yes Genre Religion, Social Science Number of Pages 98 Pages Dimensions Item Length 8.6 in Item Height 0.3 in Item Width 5.4 in Item Weight 4.7 Oz Additional Product Features Lc Classification Number Bl217 Copyright Date 2015 Target Audience Trade Lccn 2015-937454 Dewey Decimal 211.32 Dewey Edition 23 Show More Show Less
In this crazy world we can lose our way. Under the influences of the culture surrounding us we can become like the proverbial frog in the pot of boiling water; so unaware of what is actually happen…
Mårten Eskil Winge, Fantasy Painting Art Print: Thor's Fight with the Giants Mårten Eskil Winge (21 September 1825 – 22 April 1896) was a Swedish artist. He was a professor at the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts. He was associated with the Düsseldorf school of painting. His art was influenced by the Norse mythology themes also found in works by Nils Blommér (1816–1853) and Carl Wahlbom (1810-1858). Thor's Fight with the Giants (Swedish: Tors strid med jättarna) is an 1872 painting by the Swedish artist Mårten Eskil Winge. It depicts the Norse god Thor in a battle against the jötnar. The thunder god rides his chariot pulled by the goats Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjóstr, wears his belt Megingjörð and swings his hammer Mjölnir. The painting was made using oil on canvas. This is an unframed art print of a vintage Norse mythology fantasy painting. Professionally color corrected and remastered to restore some of the original look. Printed on high quality matte art paper in the following size: 12 x 18 Inches Printed with an approximate 1/2 inch white border on all sides. Please note that the frame and white boarder/mat board is not included in the sale, it’s for illustrative purposes only. Please be aware that the colors and paper you see on your monitor may different slightly from the actual colors of the print. Prints are carefully rolled and shipped in a tube. Please visit my shop for more vintage painting art prints in a variety of styles. https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TimelessPersona Thanks for stopping by.
