Hosea, Jeremiah, and
Ezekiel: God, Romance, and Rape
Hosea, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel
all use romance as a metaphor for God’s relationship
with Israel. This romance sometimes turns violent as
questions of jealousy and anger surface.
As with other metaphors for
the relationship of humanity with the divine, this one
has destructive implications.
What do we do with this
language? How has it influenced Christian views of
love, romance, jealousy, and vulnerability? What
impact can it have for victims of spouse abuse?
If you would like to read in preparation for
today’s class, see chapter 4 of Battered Love.
God, Romance,
and Rape
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