The sanctuary in the Psalms : exploring the paradox of God's transcendence and immanence / by Steven Dunn.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dunn, Steven, 1959- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. Psalms--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Symbolism in the Bible.

Transcendence of God.

Immanence of God.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (131 pages)

Place of Publication:

Lanham : Lexington, 2016.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book is an exploration and interpretation of the diverse symbols and images that represent the sacred presence of God in the Book of Psalms. These images of sacred spaces and objects represent diverse conceptions of "the sanctuary" or sacred spaces, objects and texts that mediate God's presence and bridge the gap between the ineffable nature of God as transcendent and beyond human comprehension and as immanently and intimately present in human experience. I explore the multivalent ways in which images of sacred spaces and objects facilitate prayer and contemplation. This book represents a valuable contribution to the study of Psalms and biblical theology, spirituality and prayer.

Contents:

A survey of sanctuaries in the Psalms

God's sacred shadow and divine concealment in the Psalms

Enthroned in heaven and on earth

The mysterious cloud chariot

Where is God? Finding God in silence and absence.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-4985-0800-6