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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... Exod . 25 : 23-40 ; 30 : 1-10 ) . The re- peated emphasis upon gold in verses 48-50 is intended to stress the value and splendor of these vessels . Verse 51 summarizes the work , with the note that to these were added various precious ...
... ( Exod . 20 : 5 ; Deut . 5 : 9 ; cf. 32:16 , 21 ; Ps . 78:58 ) and is first " activated ” in connection with the golden calf debacle ( Exod . 34:14 ) . It is no doubt picked up here because of the connections with Jeroboam's calf images ...
... Exod . 16:35 ; 24:18 ) . While God will question his presence there , God leads him there for the sake of the right context for the confrontation . Having arrived at Sinai , he spends the night in a cave ( see Exod . 33 : 12-23 , a ...