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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... response to their God . The use of such language implies a claim that Israel has a fu- ture beyond disaster - because of the kind of God with whom the people have to do . The Deuteronomistic material roots the entire range of the ...
... response to Hezekiah's prayer the prophetic word is reversed through a direct word from God . Similarly , when Ahab repentantly responds to God's word through Elijah , God delays the fulfillment of the word ( 1 Kings 21 : 27-29 ; cf. 2 ...
... response moves him back to center . For Elisha , it is hesitation about becoming involved in the first place . And Elijah's response leads him to take up the task . A primary image in the texts is movement . Elijah's long and torturous ...