ISBN: 9789042939165

Masculinity is understood as the open, performative, andtransformative self-project of the individual person. Masculinity is understood as the open. The reading of biblical texts can help… Meer...

Masculinity is understood as the open, performative, andtransformative self-project of the individual person. Masculinity is understood as the open. The reading of biblical texts can help them. Finally,readers should look in the text for instances of, and invitations to,personal change and transformation. Men, Spirituality, and Gender-specific Biblical Hermeneutics by A.M. Kummer Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description With the rise of feminism, issues of gender have become more important in many walks of life, but the specific problems and challenges faced by men have not attracted much scholarly interest in theology. This book looks at the challenges for men as described in popular and academic publications. Masculinity is understood as the open, Publisher Description With the rise of feminism, issues of gender have become more importantin many walks of life, but the specific problems and challenges faced bymen have not attracted much scholarly interest in theology. This booklooks at the challenges for men as described in popular and academicpublications. Masculinity is understood as the open, performative, andtransformative self-project of the individual person. As manycontemporary men suffer from pathologies – loneliness, emotionalrepression, addiction, depression, alienation from self and others –that are often rooted in misguided masculinity codes that emphasizeself-sufficiency, aggressiveness, and competition, they need to freethemselves from such self-expectations and turn towards a spiritualityof healing and flourishing. The reading of biblical texts can help them. Critical reading and groupdiscussion of biblical stories allow men to examine and addressfundamental questions about their own identity. To help men benefit fromscriptural narratives, the author proposes a new method of biblicalinterpretation: Readers of biblical texts should pay careful attentionto ideology, to the interests that have shaped the text, and to how thetext can influence the reader today. Secondly, readers should scrutinizethe text for its vision of the future and for messages of hope. Finally,readers should look in the text for instances of, and invitations to,personal change and transformation. The author critically reviews a small selection of men-specific readingsof biblical texts by biblical scholars and demonstrates how biblicalexegesis can yield new insights by taking on board the key elements of agender-specific biblical hermeneutics for men. This book adds to the tools of modern Biblical exegesis the lens ofgender-specific reading strategies for working-age men. Situated in theborderlands of biblical and practical theology, it provides freshimpetus both to exegesis and to the pastoral care of men. Details ISBN 9042939168 ISBN-13 9789042939165 Title Men, Spirituality, and Gender-specific Biblical Hermeneutics Author A.M. Kummer Format Hardcover Year 2019 Pages 137 Publisher Peeters Publishers GE_Item_ID:137043902; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys , Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9789042939165, Book Title: Men, Spirituality, and Gender-specific Biblical Hermeneutics, Publication Year: 2019, Series: Annua Nuntia Lovaniensia Ser. Type: Textbook, Format: Hardcover, Language: English, Subject Area: Religion, Publication Name: Men, Spirituality, and Gender-Specific Biblical Hermeneutics, Subject: Christian Theology / General, Item Weight: 3.8 Oz, Number of Pages: 137 Pages, Peeters Publishers & Booksellers<

ISBN: 9789042939165

Hardback, [PU: Peeters Publishers], With the rise of feminism, issues of gender have become more important in many walks of life, but the specific problems and challenges faced by … Meer...

Hardback, [PU: Peeters Publishers], With the rise of feminism, issues of gender have become more important in many walks of life, but the specific problems and challenges faced by men have not attracted much scholarly interest in theology. This book looks at the challenges for men as described in popular and academic publications. Masculinity is understood as the open, performative, and transformative self-project of the individual person. As many contemporary men suffer from pathologies - loneliness, emotional repression, addiction, depression, alienation from self and others - that are often rooted in misguided masculinity codes that emphasize self-sufficiency, aggressiveness, and competition, they need to free themselves from such self-expectations and turn towards a spirituality of healing and flourishing. The reading of biblical texts can help them. Critical reading and group discussion of biblical stories allow men to examine and address fundamental questions about their own identity. To help men benefit from scriptural narratives, the author proposes a new method of biblical interpretation: Readers of biblical texts should pay careful attention to ideology, to the interests that have shaped the text, and to how the text can influence the reader today. Secondly, readers should scrutinize the text for its vision of the future and for messages of hope. Finally, readers should look in the text for instances of, and invitations to, personal change and transformation. The author critically reviews a small selection of men-specific readings of biblical texts by biblical scholars and demonstrates how biblical exegesis can yield new insights by taking on board the key elements of a gender-specific biblical hermeneutics for men. This book adds to the tools of modern Biblical exegesis the lens of gender-specific reading strategies for working-age men. Situated in the borderlands of biblical and practical theology, it provides fresh impetus both to exegesis and to the pastoral care of men., Christian Theology<

ISBN: 9789042939165

With the rise of feminism, issues of gender have become more important in many walks of life, but the specific problems and challenges faced by men have not attracted much scholarly inter… Meer...

With the rise of feminism, issues of gender have become more important in many walks of life, but the specific problems and challenges faced by men have not attracted much scholarly interest in theology. This book looks at the challenges for men as described in popular and academic publications. Masculinity is understood as the open, performative, and transformative self-project of the individual person. As many contemporary men suffer from pathologies - loneliness, emotional repression, addiction, depression, alienation from self and others - that are often rooted in misguided masculinity codes that emphasize self-sufficiency, aggressiveness, and competition, they need to free themselves from such self-expectations and turn towards a spirituality of healing and flourishing. The reading of biblical texts can help them. Critical reading and group discussion of biblical stories allow men to examine and address fundamental questions about their own identity. To help men benefit from scriptural narratives, the author proposes a new method of biblical interpretation: Readers of biblical texts should pay careful attention to ideology, to the interests that have shaped the text, and to how the text can influence the reader today. Secondly, readers should scrutinize the text for its vision of the future and for messages of hope. Finally, readers should look in the text for instances of, and invitations to, personal change and transformation. The author critically reviews a small selection of men-specific readings of biblical texts by biblical scholars and demonstrates how biblical exegesis yield new insights by taking on board the key elements of a gender-specific biblical hermeneutics for men. This book adds to the tools of modern Biblical exegesis the lens of gender-specific reading strategies for working-age men. Situated in the borderlands of biblical and practical theology, it provides fresh impetus both to exegesis and to the pastoral care of men. Trade Books>Hardcover>Religion,Inspiration>Christianity>Christian Ref, Peeters Publishing Core >2<

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Peeters Publishers, Hardcover, Auflage: 01, 131 Seiten, Publiziert: 2019-04-26T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, 0.23 kg, Verkaufsrang: 3099468, Bible, Religion & Spirituality, Subjects, Bo… Meer...

Peeters Publishers, Hardcover, Auflage: 01, 131 Seiten, Publiziert: 2019-04-26T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, 0.23 kg, Verkaufsrang: 3099468, Bible, Religion & Spirituality, Subjects, Books, Theology, Christianity, History, Gender Studies, Politics, Philosophy & Social Sciences, Peeters Publishers, 2019<