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Volume One: Foundations
1.1 Religion, Reason, and Reality
1.2 The Nature of God
1.2.1 Yahweh: God as Father
1.2.2 The "Angel" of Yahweh (Theophanies):
God as Messenger
1.2.3 The Shekinah:
God as Natural Phenomenon
1.2.4 Visionary Manifestations:
God as Apparition
1.2.5 The Son—Yahshua of Nazareth:
God as Sacrifice
1.2.6 The Holy Spirit: God as Mother
1.2.7 The Risen/Glorified Messiah:
God as King
1.3 Yahweh's Self-Portrait
1.3.1 Light: Perception
1.3.2 The Word:
Knowledge & Communication
1.3.3 Life/Family: Relationship
1.3.4 Water: Restoration and Cleansing
1.3.5 Air/Breath/Wind: Inspiration
1.3.6 The Bread of Life: Provision
1.3.7 Rock/Foundation/Pillar: Confidence
1.3.8 The Coming Withdrawl
of God's Symbolic Presence
Volume Two: Studies in Contrast
2.1 Chaos & Order: Progress vs. Completion
2.2 Darkness & Light: Questions vs. Answers
2.3 Death & Life: Separation vs. Union
2.4 Wilderness & Promised Land:
Anticipation vs. Satisfaction
2.5 Water & Fire: Cleansing vs. Transformation
2.6 Earth & Heaven: Limitation vs. Liberty
2.7 Time & Eternity: Hope vs. Fulfillment
2.8 Man & God: Promise vs. Perfection
2.9 Covenant & Curse: Good vs. Evil
Volume Three: Living Symbols
3.1 The Staff of Life
3.1.1 Bread/Grain: God's Provision
3.1.2 Oil: The Holy Spirit
3.1.3 Wine: Life-Blood
3.1.4 Fat: The Best We Have To Offer
3.1.5 Salt: Preservation, Purification, and Flavor
3.1.6 Leaven/Yeast: Corruption and Sin
3.1.7 Incense: Prayer
3.1.8 Frankincense: Purity Through Sacrifice
3.1.9 Honey: The Sweet Life
3.2 All Creatures Great and Small
3.2.1 Lamb: Innocence
3.2.2 Goat: The Sin Bearer
3.2.3 Ram: The Leader of the Flock
3.2.4 Bull: The Endeavors of Man
3.2.5 Ox: Service
3.2.6 Man: Volition
3.2.7 Lion: The Voice of Authority
3.2.8 Eagle: Lord of the Heavens
3.2.9 Bird: The Consequences of Choice
3.2.10 Porpoise/Dolphin: Concealment
3.2.11 Leopard: Swift Killer
3.2.12 Bear: Strength
3.2.13 Wolf: Ferocity
3.2.14 Horse: Military Might
3.2.15 Locust: Destruction
3.2.16 Fish: Lost Humanity
3.2.17 Serpent/Dragon: Deceiver
3.3 Every Tree in the Garden
3.3.1 Hyssop: Humility
3.3.2 Cedar: Strength
3.3.3 Palm Tree: Righteousness
3.3.4 Aloes: The Fragrance of Love
3.3.5 Olive: The Source of the Spirit
3.3.6 Willow: Mixed or Interwoven
3.3.7 Myrtle: Rest and Restoration
3.3.8 Acacia: Mortal Life
3.3.9 Grape Vine: Mankind
3.3.10 Fig Tree: Israel
3.3.11 Pomegranate: Refuge in the Blood
3.3.12 Sycamore: Abundance
3.3.13 Oak or Terebinth: Death or Dormancy
3.3.14 Almond: Watching, Awakening, Vigilance
3.3.15 Grasses: Impermanence
Volume 4: The Human Condition
4.1 Relationships
4.1.1 Family: Relating to God
4.1.2 Father: Authority & Provider
4.1.3 Mother: Nurturer and Defender
4.1.4 Brother/Sister: One's Fellow Man
4.1.5 Son: The Family's Representative
4.1.6 Daughter: The Family's Treasure
4.1.7 Firstborn: Preeminence
4.1.8 Marriage: Fruitful Covenant
4.1.9 Bride/Wife: The Promise of Purity
4.1.10 Husband: Leader & Protector
4.1.11 Neighbor: Placed in Your Path
4.2 Groups, Classes, and Institutions
4.2.1 Israel: God's Family
4.2.2 Levites: Set Apart for God's Use
4.2.3 Priesthood: Intercession
4.2.4 Gentiles / Nations: Neighbors
4.2.5 Samaritans: Estranged Outcasts
4.2.6 Strangers / Foreigners: Invited Guests
4.2.7 Slavery: Service or Servitude
4.2.8 Monarchy: Leadership
4.2.9 Sanhedrin: The Wisdom of Man
4.2.10 Widows / Orphans: People in Need
4.3 Clothes Make the Man
4.3.1 The Significance of Clothing
4.3.2 Covering Options: What to Wear
4.3.3 Colors: Symbols to Dye For
4.3.4 Accessories: Details, Details
4.3.5 The Wardrobe of Holiness: Our Defense
Volume Five: Conceptual Symbols
5.1 Where Are You?
5.1.1 Where Are You? II
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5.1.1 Where Are You? II
Work in Progress