Abstract
Name your metaphors… Metaphorical language as the language of faith The use of metaphorical language is an inherent characteristic of all human communication. Faith is communicated by means of metaphorical language, images and imagination. In this article it is indicated how theology utilizes metaphorical ways of expression in order to communicate faith. Effective metaphors that speak to people in new and changing situations must constantly be found. A metaphorical theology is therefore essential and need to be promoted. A relevant theological metaphorology can only come about in dialogue with literature and the arts. Aspects of the so-called New Reformation are briefly discussed regarding the need to use new metaphorical ways of speaking.
Highlights
Die gebruik van metaforiese taal is 'n inherente kenmerk van alle menslike kommunikasie
Imagination is a necessary component of all profound knowing and celebration; all remembering, realizing, and anticipating; all faith, hope and love (Wilder, 1976:2)
Die eie aard en intensie van religieuse taal is veral in die simbolies-metaforiese aard daarvan geleë; daarom staan elke poging tot empiriese verifikasie en elke letterlike interpretasie sekondêr teenoor die wese van religieuse taal (Heimbrock, 1993:138)
Summary
Die gebruik van metaforiese taal is 'n inherente kenmerk van alle menslike kommunikasie. Die geloof word ook deur middel van metaforiese taal, beelde en verbeelding gekommunikeer. Daarmee saam neem die bewuswording van ’n metaforiese teologiebeoefening of ’n metafoorteologie as ’n wyse waarop gepoog word om God en die werklikheid uit te beeld, ook toe.
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