Authors: Athena E. Gorospe, Nnamdi Ikpe, Insyabela Ferawati, Khin Win Kyi (Dawt Cia), Esther Tapao-Bongalos, Alvin Molito, Helen Ching, Junette Galagala-Nacion
Keywords: Narratives, Metaphors, Old Testament Narratives and Ethics, A Journey in Understanding, Ruth, The Journey from Outsider to Insider, Redeeming the Vision, Empowering the Oppressed, The Story of Sarah and Hagar, Honor and Disgrace in Esther 1-8, Love Triangle with a Twist, A Narrative Reading of Relationships and Conflicts in Genesis 29:1-30:24, Transformation in the Context of Divine-Human Confrontation, A Narrative Reading of Genesis 32-33, The Divine Trickster in the Samson Narrative, The Divine Warrior and the Justice of God, Phronesis, Practical Wisdom, Theory, Praxis, Kingdom Values, Family, Church, Community, Societal Institutions, Nation, Ethical Criticism, Moral Perception, Narrative Identity, Narrative Hermeneutics, Transnational Migrations, Outsider, Insider, Coercion, Oppression, Transformation, Irony, Divine Providence, Divine Trickster, Divine Warrior, Justice
Description: This combined volume explores Old Testament Narratives and Metaphors through an ethical and literary lens. Gorospe introduces the ethical appropriation of narratives by drawing on Ricoeur and Nussbaum. Ikpe follows Ruth’s journey from outsider to insider, highlighting how human decisions and divine providence lead to inclusion. Ferawati analyzes the Sarah and Hagar story, emphasizing psychological oppression and God’s empowering redemption of the marginalized. Molito examines Jacob’s transformation at the Jabbok as a divine-human confrontation leading to reconciliation with Esau. Gorospe analyzes Yahweh as the “Divine Trickster” in the Samson narrative, showing how God works paradoxically through human foolishness. Ching links the image of God as Divine Warrior to justice and the liberation of the oppressed.
- Old Testament Narratives and Ethics: A Journey in Understanding – Athena E. Gorospe
- Ruth: The Journey from Outsider to Insider – Nnamdi Ikpe
- Redeeming the Vision, Empowering the Oppressed: The Story of Sarah and Hagar – Insyabela Ferawati
- Honor and Disgrace in Esther 1-8 – Khin Win Kyi (Dawt Cia)
- Love Triangle with a Twist: A Narrative Reading of Relationships and Conflicts in Genesis 29:1-30:24 – Esther Tapao-Bongalos
- Transformation in the Context of Divine-Human Confrontation: A Narrative Reading of Genesis 32-33 – Alvin Molito
- The Divine Trickster in the Samson Narrative – Athena E. Gorospe
- The Divine Warrior and the Justice of God – Helen Ching
- Waging War for Justice: A Response – Junette Galagala-Nacion
- The Lion and the Lamb: A Response to Helen Ching – Alvin Molito
Insights from PHRONESIS Volume 17-20 (2010-2013)
- “Ethical criticism—the study of literature for its ethical/moral value and in relation to the life questions of its readers—is enjoying a significant resurgence.” -Athena E. Gorospe
- “Ruth’s transformation is only one of the manifestations of this theme which reverberates throughout the story.” -Nnamdi Ikpe
- “God sent me before you to preserve life.” -Insyabela Ferawati
- “The metaphor of cannibalism that the prophet used to describe the behavior of the corrupt leaders in his society may not be a remote idea or image for Filipinos.” -Khin Win Kyi (Dawt Cia)
- “The real twist in our lives is God.” -Esther Tapao-Bongalos
- “We need to acknowledge our wounds and scars as reminders of how the Lord has preserved and protected us.” -Alvin Molito
- “The ridicule of the character involved… is the results of an action done by Yahweh.” -Athena E. Gorospe
- “The divine warrior image is associated with divine justice and the vindication of the oppressed.” -Helen Ching