Wilderness Theophanies in Exodus: The Wonder and Wildness of Yahweh’s Appearance in the Wilderness

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Narelle Jane Coetzee

Wilderness Theophanies in Exodus

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The Wonder and Wildness of Yahweh’s Appearance in the Wilderness

Narelle Jane Coetzee

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Peter Lang Publishing Inc
27 February 2026

Old Testaments; Bible readings, selections & meditations; Judaism: sacred texts

Series: Studies in Biblical Literature

Through an examination of four pivotal theophanic passages from Exodus (3:1-4:17, 19:1-20:21, 24:9-18, and 33:18-34), this book delves into the paradox of biblical wilderness—a space marked by chaos and death, and simultaneously a place for Yahweh to appear. With a robust biblical framework, author Narelle Coetzee offers a working definition of wilderness and analyzes the geographical elements that shape these theophanic moments. She reveals how Yahweh’s wilderness appearances underscore themes of intimacy, holiness, creativity, riskiness, and transformative communication. Each wilderness encounter reveals a God who is both wonder-filled and wild. The book invites readers to reconsider the relationship between geography and spirituality, offering theological insights into why Yahweh reveals himself in unexpected places.

By: Narelle Jane Coetzee
Imprint: Peter Lang Publishing Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New edition
Volume: 189
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 413g
ISBN: 9781636679075
ISBN 10: 1636679072
Series: Studies in Biblical Literature
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 27 February 2026
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface — Chapter 1 The Wilderness: A Landscape for Yahweh? — Chapter 2: Towards a Definition of Biblical Wilderness — Chapter 3: The Geographical Place of Wilderness in Theophany — Chapter 4: The Signs of Yahweh in the Wilderness — Chapter 5: Yahweh’s Wilderness Theophany Words — Chapter 6: Experience Yahweh in the Wilderness — Chapter 7: The Wonder and Wildness of Yahweh in the Wilderness — Bibliography — Appendix 1: Wilderness: Definitions and Ancient Israel’s Geography — Index

Narelle Coetzee is a Senior Lecturer in Old Testament Studies, and Director of Academic Analytics and Projects at Alphacrucis University College, Sydney, Australia.