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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... finally to value Davidic promise over obedience to Sinaitic law . In the end , it is God who will see to both , but only on the far side of a devastating judgment . Generally , it may be said that God's word of promise through the ...
... finally be sealed by a buildup of the effects of disobedience , especially evident in the apostate practices of king after king ( e.g. , 2 Kings 16 : 10-18 ; 21 : 4-7 ) . The reforms of a few kings ( e.g. , 2 Kings 12 : 4–16 ; 22 : 3–7 ...
... finally established in Israel by violence . Violence finally does not bring true peace . The shalom of Ahab , Jezebel , and Baal is no real peace and needs to be subverted and undone ; but Jehu falls short of establishing a shalom that ...