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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... story of the one people of God . Major “ interruptions " ( e.g. , the Elijah stories ) and transitional ma- terials interweave this rhythmic retelling , particularly in view of the theo- logical issues presented . Introductory and ...
... story ( vv . 8-16 ; cf. a comparable story about Elisha in 2 Kings 4 : 1-7 ) , with the drought and its effects still in place ( v . 14 ) , Elijah is commanded to go to Zarephath , on the Mediterranean coast near the cap- ital of Baal ...
... story contrasts Elisha and Gehazi among Israel's prophets regarding ways in which a prophet mediates the work and word of God . The story begins and ends with a person who has leprosy ; Naaman the outsider is delivered from it ...