From Aphrodite to God the Father

The contrast between the Greek goddess of beauty and the sublime father figure of monotheism suggests why it may be easier to think of God as good than to think of him as beautiful. The aim of this essay is to offer a basis for thinking about the beauty of the Father. Along the way the good and the...

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Main Author: Wetzel, James 1959- (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Princeton Theology Seminary 2007
In: Theology today
Year: 2007, Volume: 64, Issue: 1, Pages: 25-35
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Beauty / The Good / Idea of God
IxTheo Classification:CD Christianity and Culture
NBC Doctrine of God
Further subjects:B Beauty
B Idea of God
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