Archive for the ‘Imagery’ Category

  • “Headship”: What did Paul really mean?

    “Headship”: What did Paul really mean?

    “Head” is often used as picture language. Because such language is always deeply cultural and even personal it is vital to think about what someone else means when they say head – unless it clearly is just the lump that keeps one’s neck from fraying. Paul’s usage is particularly interesting and has more to do [&hellip...

  • Humour in the Bible: 22: Song of Songs

    Aug 13, 11 • Humour, Imagery, Song of SongsComments Off on Humour in the Bible: 22: Song of Songs
    Humour in the Bible: 22: Song of Songs

    If you ever want to provoke laughter in church in the 21st century, just read a chunk of the Song of Songs, of course it works better if you get a couple to read to each other! The imagery is just so strange to our culture that almost any passage will achieve laughter in moments. [&hellip...