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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... Praying for Wisdom Solomon's prayer for wisdom is efficacious ; his prayer makes a difference with respect to the shape of his future ( on prayer , see discussions at 8 : 1–66 ; 2 Kings 18 : 1-20 : 21 ) . This efficacy is evident not ...
... prayer itself ( vv . 22-53 ) is carefully structured and formulated in such a way as to address God and the assembly and their future life situa- tions ( though second - person address occurs only in v . 61 ) . The prayer's in ...
... prayer , not least many in Kings ( see the discussions at 1 Kings 17 : 17-24 ; 2 Kings 18 : 1-20 : 21 ) . The God to whom prayer is offered is one who encourages prayer with respect to every situation that life may bring ; no matter ...