Shepherds After My Own Heart: Pastoral Traditions and

Shepherds After My Own Heart: Pastoral Traditions and Leadership in the Bible (Volume 20) (New Studies in Biblical Theology)

Scripture says, "I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding" (Jeremiah 3:15). Most of Israel's pastoral imagery is grounded in two traditions: Moses as God's under-shepherd and David as shepherd-king. These traditions, explains author Timothy S. Laniak, provided prototypes for leaders that followed, and formed the background for the ministry of Jesus, the good shepherd. The pastoral role was central to the ongoing life of local churches in the Christian movement, and today's pastors are still called to be shepherds after God's own heart, to lead his people, living on the margins of settled society, to their eternal home. In this New Studies in Biblical Theology volume, Laniak draws on a wide range of Old and New Testament texts to develop the biblical theology of "shepherd" imagery, and concludes with some principles and implications for contemporary pastoral ministry. A wonderful resource for pastors, teachers and seminary students, as well as readers interested in the study of biblical imagery. Addressing key issues in biblical theology, the works comprising New Studies in Biblical Theology are creative attempts to help Christians better understand their Bibles. The NSBT series is edited by D. A. Carson, aiming to simultaneously instruct and to edify, to interact with current scholarship and to point the way ahead.
Country USA
Brand InterVarsity Press
Manufacturer IVP Academic
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 129761
ReleaseDate 2006-04-18
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780830826216

Country	USA
Brand	InterVarsity Press
Manufacturer	IVP Academic
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	129761
ReleaseDate	2006-04-18
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780830826216

Shepherds After My Own Heart: Pastoral Traditions and Leadership in the Bible (Volume 20) (New Studies in Biblical Theology)

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