Whoredom :

Ortlund, Raymond C., Jr.

Whoredom : God's unfaithful wife in biblical theology / Raymond C. Ortlund, Jr. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : Eerdmans, c1996. - 200 p. ; 23 cm. - New studies in biblical theology / Eerdmans . - New studies in biblical theology (Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.) .

Originally published: Grand Rapids, Mich. : Eerdmans, 1995.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 187-192) and indexes.

Contents: In the beginning: human marriage as 'one flesh' --
Playing the harlot --
Committing great harlotry --
Under every green tree --
In every public square --
The ultimate marriage as 'one spirit' --
Concluding reflections --
Appendix: The harlot metaphor and feminist interpretation.

Summary: Dr Ortlund shows how the Genesis vision of human marriage provides the network of meanings for the story of Israel's relationship with Yahweh. He traces the theme of marital unfaithfulness. In the New Testament, he shows how the story of Israel's harlotry is transcended by the vision of Christ and his church, the Bridegroom and the Bride.

0802842852 (pbk. : alk. paper) 085111511X

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Covenants--Biblical teaching.
Marriage--Biblical teaching.
God--Worship and love--Biblical teaching.

BS 680 .C67 / O78 1996

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