Die vrou Wysheid, God, en ekobillikheid: Liggaamsideologie in Spreuke 8:1–9:18

The woman Wisdom, God, and ecojustice: Ideology of the body in Proverbs 8:1–9:18 This article examines the ideology of the body, specifically in terms of the gender of Wisdom and God, from an ecojustice perspective. Femininity within a God construct could contribute to a value system that incorporat...

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Main Author: Philip P. Venter
Format: Article
Language:Afrikaans
Published: AOSIS 2009-11-01
Series:HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies
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Online Access:https://hts.org.za/index.php/hts/article/view/306
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Summary:The woman Wisdom, God, and ecojustice: Ideology of the body in Proverbs 8:1–9:18 This article examines the ideology of the body, specifically in terms of the gender of Wisdom and God, from an ecojustice perspective. Femininity within a God construct could contribute to a value system that incorporates compassion, interrelatedness and mutual care. In Proverbs 8:1–9:18, however, the woman Wisdom does not represent an ecofriendly construct, but simply enhances and supports the patriarchal, masculine values incorporated in the God Yahweh.
ISSN:0259-9422
2072-8050