1 & 2 Kings (Volume 9) (Apollos Old Testament Commentary

1 & 2 Kings (Volume 9) (Apollos Old Testament Commentary Series)

Preaching's Preacher's Guide to the Best Bible Reference for 2014 (Old Testament Commentaries) The books of 1 and 2 Kings cover the history of Israel from the last days of the united kingdom under David to the eventual fall of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. Within these books, the deuteronomic code - 'doing what is right in the Lordâ‚¬s sight' - provides a framework by which monarchic history is measured. In the kingsâ‚¬ cultic failures lies the apostasy of the nation and its eventual exile. This apostasy centres on Israelâ‚¬s commitment to worship YHWH exclusively, and to worship according to deuteronomistic norms within the Jerusalem temple as the locus of YHWHâ‚¬s covenant presence. To safeguard the kingsâ‚¬ commitments, YHWHâ‚¬s prophets loom large in 1 and 2 Kings: they herald YHWHâ‚¬s purposes, warn of his judgment for apostasy and woo his people back to the full experience of covenant life. Lissa M. Wray Beal's valuable commentary examines the successes and failures of monarchy in the divided kingdoms. It works with the final form of the biblical text and pursues historiographical, narrative and theological questions, including the relation of each chapter's themes to biblical theology. While it focuses on theological and narrative concerns, the commentary gives due attention to complex historical issues. It seeks to provide a nuanced reading that is faithful to the textâ‚¬s message.
Country USA
Brand IVP Academic
Manufacturer IVP Academic
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2014-04-28
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780830825097

Country	USA
Brand	IVP Academic
Manufacturer	IVP Academic
Binding	Hardcover
ReleaseDate	2014-04-28
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780830825097

1 & 2 Kings (Volume 9) (Apollos Old Testament Commentary Series)

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