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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... God , at least , the ends justify the means " ( First and Second Kings , 22 ) needs several qualifications . God's “ plan ” must not be reduced to specific details , God's will must not be considered irresistible in every respect , and ...
... God's incomparability and God's having acted to keep the Davidic covenant ( see 2 Sam . 7 : 1-17 and the discussion at 2 : 4 ) both up to this point and into the future , a future that reaches into the time of the Babylonian exile ( vv ...
... God's intense feeling about what has happened ; the twice - stated report about God being provoked to anger by all that has happened makes the deep effects upon ... God's Word against Jeroboam The Coarse Language of God and Prophet.