Both sides now: A feminist reading of the Enthronement Psalms

The Enthronement Psalms in Book 4 of the Psalter celebrate God’s sovereign rule over all creation. This article attempts to unmoor the Enthronement Psalms from their traditional interpretation(s) and look at them through a different lens—a broadly feminist lens, one that recognizes the inherent good...

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Main Author: DeClaissé-Walford, Nancy L. 1954- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 2015
In: Review and expositor
Year: 2015, Volume: 112, Issue: 2, Pages: 226-238
Further subjects:B Canonical criticism
B divine sovereignty
B feminist interpretation
B Creation
B Ethronement Psalms
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Summary:The Enthronement Psalms in Book 4 of the Psalter celebrate God’s sovereign rule over all creation. This article attempts to unmoor the Enthronement Psalms from their traditional interpretation(s) and look at them through a different lens—a broadly feminist lens, one that recognizes the inherent goodness and value of all human life and all of creation and that is thereby concerned for all human life and all creation. How does such a reading impact and perhaps alter our understanding of these psalms? First, a broadly feminist reading suggests that the God depicted in the Enthronement Psalms is neither male nor female, but transcends all stereotypical gender understandings and is a delightful amalgam of the all-inclusiveness of humanity. Second, we see in these psalms God’s utter enjoyment of and care for creation. And third, the Enthronement Psalms issue a clear call to all creation (animate and inanimate alike) to celebrate the sovereignty of God.
ISSN:2052-9449
Contains:Enthalten in: Review and expositor
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/0034637315582459