Metaphorical Non-Sequitur?

There is no particular problem with using ‘metaphorical’ language where God is concerned. In Metaphorical Theology Sallie McFague offers a lengthy analysis to show us that metaphorical language is legitimate for theological discourse. This should come as no surprise to anyone except positivists or o...

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Main Author: Sontag, F. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Univ. Press 1991
In: Scottish journal of theology
Year: 1991, Volume: 44, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-18
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