HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies (Nov 2009)

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

  • Philip P. Venter

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v65i1.306
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 65, no. 1
pp. e1 – e7

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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.

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