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Author Miller, John W., 1926-

Title Calling God "Father" : essays on the Bible, fatherhood, and culture / John W. Miller.

Publication Info. New York : Paulist Press, [1999]
©1999

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  231.1 M648C    Check Shelf
Edition [Second edition].
Description xviii, 195 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-190) and index.
Contents Introduction: Problem and overview -- Part I: Theoretical considerations -- Origins of the Father-involved family -- Male-centered reproductive biology and the dynamics of Biblical patriarchy -- Part II: God as Father in Biblical tradition -- God as Father in the Bible and the Father Image in several contemporary Ancient Near Eastern myths: a comparison -- Depatriarchalizing God in Biblical interpretation: a critique -- Part III: Human Fathering in Biblical Tradition -- New modes of human fathering (Hebrew Scriptures) -- New modes of human fathering (New Testament Scriptures) -- Part IV: Contemporary Issues -- The Contemporary fathering crisis: the Bible and research psychology -- In defense of monotheistic Father religion -- The Refutation of the "Father" in God in feminist theologies at the end of the twentieth century: analysis and critique -- Conclusion -- Which way ahead? (A few modest proposals).
Subject God -- Fatherhood -- Biblical teaching.
Fatherhood (Christian theology)
Bible. Old Testament -- Theology.
ISBN 0809138972 alkaline paper
9780809138975 alkaline paper
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