Date of Award
Spring 2017
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS)
Primary Advisor
Dr. Robby Waddell
Second Advisor
Dr. Melissa Archer
Abstract
The biblical writers utilize the metaphor of marriage to describe the relationship between God and humanity. Within this imagery, the people of God are often depicted as a bride. This thesis contributes to an understanding of the metaphor of marriage in Scripture by analyzing the socio-historical wedding practices of ancient Judaism. The use of the metaphor in both Old and New Testaments is examined, followed by an analysis of bridal language in early Pentecostal periodical literature. It concludes with a constructive Pentecostal ecclesiology structured on the characters and the stages found within the typical Jewish wedding.
Recommended Citation
Glass, Stetson, "THE METAPHORICAL USE OF MARRIAGE IN SCRIPTURE: A PENTECOSTAL EXPLORATION" (2017). Masters of Theological Studies. 6.
https://firescholars.seu.edu/mats/6
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