First and Second KingsPresbyterian Publishing Corporation, 1 apr. 1999 - 240 pagini Old Testament scholar Terence Fretheim identifies the theology in the dramatic accounts of the books of Kings, which chronicles the reigns of more than forty kings over a period of nearly four hundred years. Interspersing theological reflections throughout, Fretheim trace's God's words of judgement and promise for Israel--and for us--accross the entirety of Kings. Books in the Westminster Bible Companion series assist laity in their study of the Bible as a guide to Christian faith and practice. Each volume explains the biblical book in its original historical context and explores its significance for faithful living today. These books are ideal for individual study and for Bible study classes and groups. |
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... Deuteronomy as an introduction . The link of Kings ( and other Deuteronomistic History books ) to the book of Deuteronomy is seen especially because of the similar literary style and theological interests ( compare , e.g. , the reform ...
... Deuteronomy . Deuteronomy's prominent use of exhortation suggests an effort to move the readers , to speak to both mind and heart regarding matters of deep religious concern . This hortatory material presents to the reader sus- tained ...
... Deuteronomy 17 : 17a seems to inform chap- ter 11 , might it be also that the law in Deuteronomy 17 : 17b that the king not acquire for himself much silver and gold hangs over the entire Solomonic narrative ? The divine promise of ...