Angels Undercover by Diane Noble
Questions regarding the afterlife are many, and the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts pay a great deal of attention to them: why does Luke speak about several different forms of the afterlife? Why is resurrection described as a person's transformation into an angelic being? How many abodes are appointed for the righteous and the wicked after death? Alexey Somov addresses these queries in relation to the apparent confusion and variety found in the text, and in respect of the interrelatedness of these issues, and their connection with other eschatological issues in Luke-Acts, and in relation to the wider cultural context of the Mediterranean world to which Luke belonged.
Every culture expresses its beliefs by means of special metaphors that allow it to comprehend supernatural realities in terms of everyday experience. Belief in the afterlife was part of this metaphorical system which Luke shared with the ancient eastern Mediterranean culture. Somov takes his analysis one step further by applying Cognitive Metaphor Theory to selected metaphorical aspects of the afterlife. While the inconsistencies and incoherence of the combined metaphors may seem jarring to a contemporary Western reader, Somov's reading enables a recognition of the specific religious metaphors used, which for Luke would have been current and widely accepted.
Diane Noble is the bestselling author of a dozen contemporary and historical novels, inspirational nonfiction books for women, and devotionals. Beloved by her readers and acclaimed by critics for her storytelling skills, Diane is best known for her historical family sagas and accurate depiction of life in the nineteenth century and early twentieth century. Diane is a two-time recipient of the Silver Angel Award for Media Excellence and was a double finalist for the prestigious RITA Award for Best Inspirational Fiction of 1999. A popular writing teacher and speaker, Diane makes her home with her husband Tom in the mountains of Southern California. Diane's website at www.dianenoble.com features the latest about her new releases, her works in progress, and photos of her research, travels, and family.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780824947781 |
| ISBN 10 | 0824947789 |
| Title | Angels Undercover |
| Author | Diane Noble |
| Series | Mystery And The Minister's Wife Ser |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Worthy Publishing |
| Year published | 2009-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 248 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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