An Old Testament Theology

An Old Testament Theology
Author: Bruce K. Waltke
Publisher: Zondervan Academic
Total Pages: 1042
Release: 2011-04-19
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310863325

The Old Testament is more than a religious history of the nation of Israel. It is more than a portrait gallery of heroes of the faith. It is even more than a theological and prophetic backdrop to the New Testament. Beyond these, the Old Testament is inspired revelation of the very nature, character, and works of God. As renowned Old Testament scholar Bruce Waltke writes in the preface of this book, the Old Testament’s every sentence is “fraught with theology, worthy of reflection.” This book is the result of decades of reflection informed by an extensive knowledge of the Hebrew language, the best of critical scholarship, a deep understanding of both the content and spirit of the Old Testament, and a thoroughly evangelical conviction. Taking a narrative, chronological approach to the text, Waltke employs rhetorical criticism to illuminate the theologies of the biblical narrators. Through careful study, he shows that the unifying theme of the Old Testament is the “breaking in of the kingdom of God.” This theme helps the reader better understand not only the Old Testament, but also the New Testament, the continuity of the entire Bible, and ultimately, God himself.

Outlines of Old Testament Theology (Classic Reprint)

Outlines of Old Testament Theology (Classic Reprint)
Author: C. F. Burney
Publisher:
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2015-07-18
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781331716457

Excerpt from Outlines of Old Testament Theology The position which is taken in the following chapters with regard to the composition and date of the Old Testament Books, as explained in the Introduction, is that which is generally adopted by Old Testament scholars at home and abroad. Among writers who are members of the Church of England the reader may be referred to Prof. Driver, in his works as cited in this d104-book (cf. especially p. 1); Prof. Sanday, Inspiration, Lectures iii.-v; Prof. Kirkpatrick, The Doctrine of the Prophets; Prof. Ryle, The Early Narratives of Genesis, etc.; Mr. Ottley, Aspects of the Old Testament: among Scottish writers to Prof. A. B. Davidson, the author of commentaries on Job and Ezekiel in the Cambridge Bible for Schools, etc.; and Prof. G. A. Smith, the author of commentaries on Isaiah and the Minor Prophets in The Expositor s Bible, and The Historical Geography of the Holy Land: and generally to the articles on Old Testament subjects in Dr. Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible. Among Roman Catholic churchmen who adopt the same position may be mentioned the Abbe Loisy, in Les Etudes Bibliques, and Baron F. Von Hugel, The Historical Method and the Documents of the Hexateuch, and The Church and the Bible (see Dublin Review, April and October, 1895). Further study of the Theology of the Old Testament may be made with great profit in Dr. Schultz's Old Testament Theology (English trans.1892), and in many of the articles in the new Dictionary of the Bible above mentioned. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."

Contours of Old Testament Theology

Contours of Old Testament Theology
Author: Bernhard W. Anderson
Publisher: Fortress Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-02-23
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780800698348

In this masterwork, one of America's leading biblical scholars takes a fresh look at the theology of the Old Testament. Anderson cuts his own path and provides us with creative new insights on all the major sections of the Old Testament. He illuminates the nuances of the various covenants and theological shifts in a highly readable style. His conversation partners include the formative contributors from both the Christian community (Eichrodt, von Rad, Childs) and the Jewish community (Heschel, Herberg, Levenson) while interacting with the most recent developments in the field, especially Walter Brueggemann's Theology of the Old Testament.

Old Testament Theology

Old Testament Theology
Author: R. W. L. Moberly
Publisher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 351
Release: 2013-11-19
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441243097

A top Old Testament theologian known for his accessible and provocative writing probes what is necessary to understand and appropriate the Hebrew Bible as a fundamental resource for Christian theology and life today. This volume offers a creative example of theological interpretation, modeling a way of doing Old Testament theology that takes seriously both the nature of the biblical text as ancient text and also the questions and difficulties that arise as believers read this text in a contemporary context. Walter Moberly offers an in-depth study of key Old Testament passages, highlighting enduring existential issues in the Hebrew Bible and discussing Jewish readings alongside Christian readings. The volume is representative of the content of Israel's Scripture rather than comprehensive, yet it discusses most of the major topics of Old Testament theology. Moberly demonstrates a Christian approach to reading and appropriating the Old Testament that holds together the priorities of both scholarship and faith.

Theology of the Old Testament, Volume Two

Theology of the Old Testament, Volume Two
Author: Walther Eichrodt
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Total Pages: 577
Release: 1967-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1611645808

This book, the second of two volumes, offers a comprehensive profiling of the theology contained in the Old Testament. The Old Testament Library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through commentaries and general surveys. The contributors are scholars of international standing.

The Power of Pictures in Christian Thought

The Power of Pictures in Christian Thought
Author: Anthony C. Thiselton
Publisher: SPCK
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2018-11-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0281078874

Part One considers key philosophical and aesthetic evaluations of literary images and symbols. The power of pictures is widely appreciated, as in the adage 'a picture is worth a thousand words'. Sometimes Christian discourse can be smothered by endless prose, which demands much inferential reasoning. There is, however, a contrary argument. An isolated visual representation can be misleading if it is improperly interpreted. For example, some mystical visions are interpreted as direct instructions from the Holy Spirit, as happened with the Radical Reformers, who advocated the Peasants’ Revolt. Hence theories of symbol, metaphor, and visual representation must be examined Part Two discusses visual representation in the Old Testament, the teaching of Jesus, pictures and analogies in Paul, and the Book of Revelation. This shows the range of authentic visual representations. In contrast to biblical material, we find throughout Christian history abundant examples of misleading imagery which is often passed off as Christian. A notorious example is found in the visual representation and metaphors used by Gnostic writers. Almost as bad are some visual representations used by the medieval mystics, Radical Reformers, and extreme charismatics – all of which lack valid criteria of interpretation, relying instead on subjective conviction. Similarly, sermons and prayers today can be enriched with pictorial images, but some can be misleading and unhelpful for the life of the Church.

The Theology of the Book of Genesis

The Theology of the Book of Genesis
Author: R. W. L. Moberly
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2009-05-29
Genre: Bibles
ISBN: 0521866316

The book of Genesis contains foundational material for Jewish and Christian theology, both historic and contemporary, and is almost certainly the most appealed-to book in the Old Testament in contemporary culture. R. W. L. Moberly's The Theology of the Book of Genesis examines the actual use made of Genesis in current debates, not only in academic but also in popular contexts. Traditional issues such as creation and fall stand alongside more recent issues such as religious violence and Christian Zionism. Moberly's concern - elucidated through a combination of close readings and discussions of hermeneutical principle - is to uncover what constitutes good understanding and use of Genesis, through a consideration of its intrinsic meaning as an ancient text (in both Hebrew and Greek versions) in dialogue with its reception and appropriation both past and present. Moberly seeks to enable responsible theological awareness and use of the ancient text today, highlighting Genesis' enduring significance.

Old Testament Theology

Old Testament Theology
Author: Frederick C. Prussner
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Total Pages: 308
Release: 1985-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780804201469

Looks at theological writings from the Reformation to the present, offers profiles of important scholars, and discusses neo-orthodoxy, the impact of archaeology, and the church

Themes in Old Testament Theology

Themes in Old Testament Theology
Author: William A. Dyrness
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2009-09-20
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780830877478

Studying the New Testament without a background in the Old is like listening to only the last movement of a great symphony. Unless we begin at the beginning, we miss the sense of developing themes and their subtle variations. To fully appreciate the music of the Bible, we need to listen to its early movements. William Dyrness helps us by providing a set of program notes to important Old Testament themes: the self-revelation of God, the nature of God, creation and providence, man and woman, sin, covenant, law, worship, piety, ethics, wisdom, the Spirit of God, prophecy and the hope of Israel. By attuning our ears to these themes, Dyrness sets us on a course of enriching study and increased understanding.