Metaphor and Analogy in Theology: A Choice between Lions and Witches, and Wardrobes?
Through a reconsideration of metaphorical language in its relation to analogy, this essay brings into conversation the divergent currents of spirituality and theology. The author advocates a theological approach which values and appropriately employs both analogical and figurative language as the me...
| Published in: | Theological studies |
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage Publ.
[2017]
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| In: |
Theological studies
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Thomism
/ Metaphor
/ Analogy
/ Theology
/ Spirituality
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| RelBib Classification: | CB Christian life; spirituality CD Christianity and Culture FA Theology KDB Roman Catholic Church VA Philosophy |
| Further subjects: | B
Theology
B Thomism B Mysticism B Spirituality Christianity B Christian Mysticism B triplex via B Analogy B spiritual ascent B Metaphor |
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| Summary: | Through a reconsideration of metaphorical language in its relation to analogy, this essay brings into conversation the divergent currents of spirituality and theology. The author advocates a theological approach which values and appropriately employs both analogical and figurative language as the means for integrating the speculative and spiritual dimensions of theological discourse. In particular, by referring to the Christian mystical tradition, metaphor can be deployed as a creative modification of the standard triplex via of analogical predication. |
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| ISSN: | 2169-1304 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Theological studies
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/0040563917714622 |