Venter, Philip P.2010-03-042010-03-042009Venter, Philip P.,‘Die vrou Wysheid, God, en ekobillikheid: Liggaamsideologie in Spreuke 8:1–9:18’, HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies 65(1), Art. #306, 7 pages. DOI: 10.4102/hts.v65i1.306. [www.hts.org.za]0259-942210.4102/hts.v65i1.306http://hdl.handle.net/2263/13308This article examines the ideology of the body, specifically in terms of the gender of Wisdom and God, from an ecojustice perspective. Femininity within a God construct could contribute to a value system that incorporates compassion, interrelatedness and mutual care. In Proverbs 8:1–9:18, however, the woman Wisdom does not represent an ecofriendly construct, but simply enhances and supports the patriarchal, masculine values incorporated in the God Yahweh.Afrikaans© 2009. The Authors. Licensee: OpenJournals Publishing. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.Kosmologiese terminologieWisdom -- Religious aspectsBible -- O.T. -- Proverbs VIII, 1-9, -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.Bible -- O.T. -- Proverbs XVIII -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.Body imageFemininity of GodArticle