The relevance of the metaphor of God as Father in a democratic, non-sexist and religious society: An African Christian perspective

This article consists of four parts. Firstly, the article indicates the impact of the ancient contextual factors of using Father as an attribute of God. The position and role of males and females in the ancient times is highlighted to give clear background why the human authors of the Scripture made...

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Authors: Modise, Leepo (Author) ; Wood, Hannelie (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Stellenbosch University [2016]
In: Stellenbosch theological journal
Year: 2016, Volume: 2, Issue: 1, Pages: 285-304
RelBib Classification:KBN Sub-Saharan Africa
NBC Doctrine of God
Further subjects:B Feminism
B Democratic
B African-Christian
B Father
B God
B non-sexist
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