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"Moving beyond current stalemated controversies, Thompson asks the right question: 'How does the imagery of God as Father actually function in the biblical narratives and prayers?' Her careful exegesis makes an important contribution to the church's current reflections about the appropriate use of language for God." -- Richard B. Hays, Professor of New Testament, Duke Divinity School

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Westminster John Knox Press, 2000
Louisville, KY