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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... live King Adonijah ! ' 26 But he did not invite me , your servant , and the priest Zadok , and Benaiah son of Jehoiada , and your servant Solomon . 27 Has this thing been brought about by my lord the king and you have not let your ...
... lives , and as you yourself live , I will not leave you . " So they went down to Bethel . 3 The company of prophets who were in Bethel came out to Elisha , and said to him , “ Do you know that today the LORD will take your master away ...
... live ” ( 12:22 ; see Joel 2:14 ; Jonah 3 : 9 ) . Josiah may well function with a comparable " Who knows ? " A point of contrast in these stories comes to the fore when David is for- given , but the child still dies . A clear distinction ...