Anna, the true test of any thesis is how well it holds up in multiple contexts. I love how you're working your way through various portions of scripture and doctrines, demonstrating how male-female symbolism as Son and City informs and enlightens in each instance. It is amazing, isn't it, that there can be such resistance to the notion that being created "male and female" might have deeper significance than mere reproduction! Thank you for your work. It already is such an encouragement to me.
You may know that Matthieu Pageau ("The Language of Creation") is beginning to speak about his years of thought on Eve, womanhood, femininity, and related subjects, a bit in the typological and symbolic sense that you do. His brother Jonathan Pageau of course speaks a lot about unity and multiplicity in the way that you do. Anyway, great article. I use Griffin Gooch as my bell cow (along with Kaleb Amos), and he has come through once again in recommending your piece. Thanks to both of you.
By the way, I’ve finally almost finished Dwelling in the Household of God by Mary Coloe, and she has persuaded me that “household” in John takes over the symbolism of the temple (frequently referred to as “house of God” in OT), and that household is a dominant motif throughout the entire Gospel. Son and City (ie household) fits together in John, and helps make sense of why male/female is such a prominent motif as well.
Anna, the true test of any thesis is how well it holds up in multiple contexts. I love how you're working your way through various portions of scripture and doctrines, demonstrating how male-female symbolism as Son and City informs and enlightens in each instance. It is amazing, isn't it, that there can be such resistance to the notion that being created "male and female" might have deeper significance than mere reproduction! Thank you for your work. It already is such an encouragement to me.
Keep it coming, Anna! You are shaping our understanding and expanding our vision of His glory, one post at a time. Thank you.
You may know that Matthieu Pageau ("The Language of Creation") is beginning to speak about his years of thought on Eve, womanhood, femininity, and related subjects, a bit in the typological and symbolic sense that you do. His brother Jonathan Pageau of course speaks a lot about unity and multiplicity in the way that you do. Anyway, great article. I use Griffin Gooch as my bell cow (along with Kaleb Amos), and he has come through once again in recommending your piece. Thanks to both of you.
This was fascinating and exceptional. Thank you for sharing your work.
Love this, Anna. Can’t wait for the rest of Genesis!
By the way, I’ve finally almost finished Dwelling in the Household of God by Mary Coloe, and she has persuaded me that “household” in John takes over the symbolism of the temple (frequently referred to as “house of God” in OT), and that household is a dominant motif throughout the entire Gospel. Son and City (ie household) fits together in John, and helps make sense of why male/female is such a prominent motif as well.
That's a fascinating connection with Anna's work.