Wilderness theophanies in Exodus : the wonder and wildness of Yahweh's appearance in the wilderness / Narelle Jane Coetzee.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Coetzee, Narelle Jane, 1978- Author.

Series:

Studies in biblical literature ; 1089-0645 vol. 189.

Studies in biblical literature, 1089-0645 ; vol. 189

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. Exodus--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Wilderness (Theology).

Theophanies in the Bible.

Physical Description:

xii, 215 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Peter Lang, [2026]

Summary:

"Through an examination of four pivotal theophanic passages from Exodus (3:1-4:17, 19:1-20:21, 24:9-18, and 33:18-34), this book delves into the paradox of biblical wilderness-a space marked by chaos and death, and simultaneously a place for Yahweh to appear. With a robust biblical framework author Narelle Coetzee offers a working definition of wilderness and analyzes the geographical elements that shape these theophanic moments. She reveals how Yahweh's wilderness appearances underscore themes of intimacy, holiness, creativity, riskiness, and transformative communication. Each wilderness encounter reveals a God who is both wonder-filled and wild. The book invites readers to reconsider the relationship between geography and spirituality, offering theological insights into why Yahweh reveals himself in unexpected places"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

The wilderness : a landscape for Yahweh?

Towards a definition of biblical wilderness

The geographical place of wilderness in theophany

The signs of Yahweh in the wilderness

Yahweh's wilderness theophany word

Experience Yahweh in the wilderness

The wonder and wildness of Yahweh in the wilderness.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-199) and index.

Other Format:

Online version Coetzee, Narelle Jane, 1978- Wilderness Theophanies in Exodus

ISBN:

9781636679075

1636679072

OCLC:

1522762515