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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... apostasy , word of judgment , and word of promise . 1. Apostasy shapes Israel's history . The book of Kings is relentless in speaking sharply about the basic reason for Israel's tragic history . Israel's fundamental failure is not to be ...
... apostasy is unfaithfulness to God , manifested fundamentally in the worship of other gods . The issue is the First Commandment ( Deut . 5 : 7-10 ; 6 : 5 ) . The problem at its heart is thus a matter of faith and unfaith , and not ( dis ) ...
... apostasy to be considered the will of God . And , if that , God has no business being jealous or angry at what happens ( see the discussion at 14 : 21-16 : 34 ) . Apostasy such as we encounter in these texts means that the will of God ...