Old Testament Narrative Books

Author : Reinhard Gregor Kratz
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0567089207

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The Composition of the Narrative Books of the Old Testament by Reinhard Gregor Kratz Pdf

Explaining their sources and the nature of their composition, Reinhard Kratz provides an introduction to the narrative books of the Old Testament (Genesis to Nehemiah). He seeks to do this as far as possible without presupposing any hypotheses and on the basis of a few undisputed basic assumptions: a distinction between Priestly and non-Priestly text in the Pentateuch, the special position of Deuteronomy, a Deuteronomistic revision of Joshua-2 Kings, and the literary use of the books of Samuel and Kings by Chronicles. Any further distinctions are based on observations of the text which are well established and not on literary-critical or redaction-critical distinctions. Kratz argues that what is important is how the text is read.This is the first study of its kind since Martin Noth's classic studies of thePentateuch and Deuteronomic history. It will be an invaluable resource for allscholars and students in the field.

Author : Jerome T. Walsh
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2010-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781611640540

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Old Testament Narrative by Jerome T. Walsh Pdf

The Old Testament's stories are intriguing, mesmerizing, and provocative not only due to their ancient literary craft but also because of their ongoing relevance. In this volume, well suited to college and seminary use, Jerome Walsh explains how to interpret these narrative passages of Scripture based on standard literary elements such as plot, characterization, setting, pace, point of view, and patterns of repetition. What makes this book an exceptional resource is an appendix that offers practical examples of narrative interpretation- something no other book on Old Testament interpretation offers.

Author : Gary Edward Schnittjer
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2023-09-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781087747538

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Old Testament Narrative Books by Gary Edward Schnittjer Pdf

Scripture Connections: Old Testament Narrative Books focuses on two larger narratives of the Old Testament: the Narratives of the Rise and Fall of the Hebrew Kingdoms (Joshua, Judges, Samuel, Kings) and the Narratives of Exile and Restoration (Ruth, Daniel, Esther, Ezra-Nehemiah, Chronicles). Overall, this work introduces the narratives of Israel’s scriptures with an emphasis on ancient connections, biblical connections, gospel connections, and life connections.

Author : Steven D. Mathewson
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493430871

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The Art of Preaching Old Testament Narrative by Steven D. Mathewson Pdf

A veteran pastor with thirty years of experience guides readers through a ten-step process to preaching Old Testament narratives from text selection to delivery. The first edition received a Christianity Today award of merit and a Preaching magazine Book of the Year award. This edition, now updated and revised throughout for a new generation, includes a new chapter on how to preach Christ from the Old Testament and an exemplary sample sermon from Mathewson. Foreword by Haddon W. Robinson.

Author : David Talley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-08-26
Category : Bible
ISBN : 0615872549

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The Story of the Old Testament by David Talley Pdf

Have you ever thought about the story of the Old Testament? Have you wondered how to connect the dots of psalms and sacrifices, laws and kings, nations and wars? And what does it all mean for our lives today? David Talley believes that following the story of the Old Testament is the key to understanding it. To trace the clear, continuous narrative is to connect the dots and bring the bigger picture into focus. In this book Talley examines the eleven storyline books of the Old Testament and shows where the other 28 books fit into the story. Unpacking the theology of each storyline book, he reflects on the Old Testament's power for Christians today.

Author : K. L. Noll
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567182586

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Canaan and Israel in Antiquity: A Textbook on History and Religion by K. L. Noll Pdf

This comprehensive classic textbook represents the most recent approaches to the biblical world by surveying Palestine's social, political, economic, religious and ecological changes from Palaeolithic to Roman eras. Designed for beginners with little knowledge of the ancient world, and with copious illustrations and charts, it explains how and why academic study of the past is undertaken, as well as the differences between historical and theological scholarship and the differences between ancient and modern genres of history writing. Classroom tested chapters emphasize the authenticity of the Bible as a product of an ancient culture, and the many problems with the biblical narrative as a historical source. Neither "maximalist" nor "minimalist'" it is sufficiently general to avoid confusion and to allow the assignment of supplementary readings such as biblical narratives and ancient Near Eastern texts. This new edition has been fully revised, incorporating new graphics and English translations of Near Eastern inscriptions. New material on the religiously diverse environment of Ancient Israel taking into account the latest archaeological discussions brings this book right up to date.

Author : Daniel Anlezark
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011-05-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9780674053199

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Old Testament Narratives by Daniel Anlezark Pdf

The Old English poems in this volume are among the first retellings of scriptural texts in a European vernacular. More than simple translations, they recast the familiar plots in daringly imaginative ways, from Satan's seductive pride (anticipating Milton), to a sympathetic yet tragic Eve, to Moses as a headstrong Germanic warrior-king, to the lyrical nature poetry in Azarias. Whether or not the legendary Caedmon authored any of the poems in this volume, they represent traditional verse in all its vigor. Three of them survive as sequential epics in a manuscript in the Bodleian Library at Oxford. The first, the Old English Genesis, recounts biblical history from creation and the apocryphal fall of the angels to the sacrifice of Isaac; Abraham emerges as the central figure struggling through exile toward a lasting covenant with God. The second, Exodus, follows Moses as he leads the Hebrew people out of Egyptian slavery and across the Red Sea. Both Abraham and Moses are transformed into martial heroes in the Anglo-Saxon mold. The last in the triad, Daniel, tells of the trials of the Jewish people in Babylonian exile up through Belshazzar's feast. Azarias, the final poem in this volume (found in an Exeter Cathedral manuscript), relates the apocryphal episode of the three youths in Nebuchadnezzar's furnace.

Author : Peter D. Miscall
Publisher : Augsburg Fortress Publishing
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Bible
ISBN : UOM:39015005449445

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The Workings of Old Testament Narrative by Peter D. Miscall Pdf

Author : Robert Alter
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2011-04-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0465022553

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The Art of Biblical Narrative by Robert Alter Pdf

Since it was first published nearly three decades ago, The Art of Biblical Narrative has radically expanded the horizons of biblical scholarship by recasting the Bible as a work of literary art deserving studied criticism. Renowned critic and translator Robert Alter presents the Hebrew Bible as a cohesive literary work, one whose many authors used innovative devices such as parallelism, contrastive dialogue, and narrative tempo to tell one of the most revolutionary stories of human history: the revelation of a single god.

Author : Gordon Wenham
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2004-05-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567084910

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Story as Torah by Gordon Wenham Pdf

It can sometimes be difficult for the modern reader to know whether the author of an Old Testament book is commending or condemning certain acts. Professor Wenham turns to modern literary theory and ethical analysis to show how two quite different books of the Old Testament, Genesis and Judges, offer ethical models of behaviour. He focuses on the attitudes of the authors rather than the morals of the characters in the stories, and argues that these models are actually closer to New Testament ideals than has previously been recogised.

Author : Douglas S. Earl
Publisher : Eisenbrauns
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Bible
ISBN : 1575067587

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Reading Old Testament Narrative as Christian Scripture by Douglas S. Earl Pdf

Author : Richard L. Pratt
Publisher : Third Millennium Ministries
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Religion
ISBN : 087552379X

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He Gave Us Stories by Richard L. Pratt Pdf

Explains how to grasp and apply the timeless truths in Old Testament narratives.

Author : Jeff Cavins
Publisher : Ascension Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2018-11-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781945179723

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The Activated Disciple by Jeff Cavins Pdf

Are you ready to take your faith to the next level? If you yearn for a life that moves beyond believing and practicing your faith, if you want to radically live your faith, if you want a more profound relationship with Jesus Christ, then it is time for you to become an activated disciple. The Foundation of discipleship is imitation. True discipleship requires such a close relationship with God that every area of your life is transformed. It is about opening yourself to God and inviting him to dwell within you, becoming holy as he is holy, loving as he is loving, disciples of Christ become the instruments God employs to transform the world. - Move beyond simply believing and practicing your faith and begin radically living it! - Overcome obstacles that keep you from being the disciple you are made to be.
- Be a positive influence and an instrument of transformation in the Church.

Author : William Hanson Pulsford
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1893
Category : Bible
ISBN : HARVARD:HW2306

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Early Old Testament Narrative by William Hanson Pulsford Pdf

Author : Karen Lee-Thorp
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012-11-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830859900

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Story of Stories by Karen Lee-Thorp Pdf

The Bible contains many of the most fantastic and memorable stories of all time—the great flood, David and Goliath, the empty tomb. These stories are packed with enough verve and vitality to astound and inspire readers on their own. Yet when read as parts of a larger, grander story, each of these stories reveals added depths of artistry and meaning. Still, it is easy to lose sight of how the Bible's narrative threads weave together into one beautiful tapestry. In Story of Stories readers join Karen Lee-Thorp on a guided tour of Scripture where she retells the Bible's major stories, draws out the significance of overlooked subtleties and shows how individual vignettes contribute to Scripture's overarching story of redemption. Readers will find a renewed appreciation for the breadth and depth of the greatest story ever told in these pages. Written with both individuals and groups in mind, this revised and expanded edition includes end-of-chapter reflection questions and a leader's guide for facilitating discussions.