Seeing the Psalms: A Theology of Metaphor
Book • 2002
This book by William P. Brown aims to recapture the imaginative and affective power of psalmic poetry by examining the metaphors within the Psalms.
Brown delves into various metaphors such as 'refuge,' 'pathway,' 'tree of life,' and 'kingship,' tracing their theological purposes and interactions.
The book is divided into chapters that explore different metaphors, including those related to God's personal attributes and the emotional expressions in the Psalms.
It concludes with a defense of the use of metaphors in psalmic imagery, highlighting their role in theological expression and worship.
Brown delves into various metaphors such as 'refuge,' 'pathway,' 'tree of life,' and 'kingship,' tracing their theological purposes and interactions.
The book is divided into chapters that explore different metaphors, including those related to God's personal attributes and the emotional expressions in the Psalms.
It concludes with a defense of the use of metaphors in psalmic imagery, highlighting their role in theological expression and worship.
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