Themes In Old Testament Theology

Author : William A. Dyrness
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2009-09-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830877479

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Themes in Old Testament Theology by William A. Dyrness Pdf

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.

Author : Scott J. Hafemann,Paul House
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2007-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : STANFORD:36105123322070

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Central Themes in Biblical Theology by Scott J. Hafemann,Paul House Pdf

Maps seven key themes of a "whole Bible" theology, tracing the Bible's unified teaching across the biblical canon.

Author : Brittany Kim,Charlie Trimm
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310106487

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Understanding Old Testament Theology by Brittany Kim,Charlie Trimm Pdf

The discipline of Old Testament theology seeks to provide us with a picture of YHWH and his relationship to the world as described in the Old Testament. But within this discipline, there are many disagreements about the key issues and methodologies: Is the Old Testament unified in some way? Should the context of the theologian play a role in interpretation? Should Old Testament theology merely describe what ancient Israel believed, or should it offer guidance for the church today? What is the relationship between history and theology? All these considerations and more result in so many different kinds of Old Testament theologies (and so many publications), that it's difficult for students, pastors, and laity to productively study this already complex field. In Understanding Old Testament Theology, professors Brittany Kim and Charlie Trimm provide an overview of the contemporary approaches to Old Testament theology. In three main sections, they explore various approaches: Part I examines approaches that ground Old Testament theology in history. Part II surveys approaches that foreground Old Testament theme(s). Part III considers approaches that highlight different contexts for doing Old Testament theology. Each main chapter describes both common features of the approach and points of tension and then offers a test case illuminating how it has been applied to the book of Exodus. Through reading this book, you’ll hopefully come to see the Old Testament in a fresh light—as something that’s alive and active, continually drawing us into deeper encounters with the living God.

Author : Robin Routledge
Publisher : Inter-Varsity Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2020-05-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781789740097

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Old Testament Theology by Robin Routledge Pdf

Numerous useful books on Old Testament theology are now available. However, they often give too much information - or too little. Some can seem large, and daunting to the ordinary student or pastor, and because of their layout, information may be hard to access. Others take a more introductory approach and do not deal with many of the theological issues and questions that the Old Testament raises. Robin Routledge's aim is to bridge this gap. He provides a substantial overview of the central issues and themes in Old Testament theology in the main body of the text, with more detailed discussion and references for further reading in the footnotes. His purpose is to examine the theological significance of the various texts in their wider canonical context, noting unity and coherence within the Old Testament (and to some extent between the Old and New Testaments), whilst also being aware of diversity. A brief outline of the relationship between exegesis and biblical theology within the overall task of interpreting and applying biblical material is given in the first chapter. His hope as a Christian minister is that, while this volume has grown out of a teaching context, and is intended for students, it will also be of benefit to others who want to take the theological content of the Old Testament seriously, and to apply its message to the life and ministry of the church today.

Author : David E. Graves
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2013-02-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1478122692

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Key Themes of the Old Testament by David E. Graves Pdf

Graves provides an informative and accessible read that explores the Bible, not as a survey of history, but by examining twelve interconnecting themes, including the history of the English Bible, biblical revelation, inspiration, transmission of the text, creation, sin and the human condition, protoevangelium, sovereignty of God, covenant, biblical law, Israelite worship, and the prophets. He provides an overview of what the Old Testament is all about and how it relates to the New Testament. Learn how the covenant is connected to the law and the law is related to the Old Testament sacrificial system. What has Genesis 3:15 to do with the rest of the Bible? Graves answers the kind of questions that the average reader of the Bible wants answered and not simply the answers that scholars think readers should hear.Numerous detailed maps, charts, tables, and photographs are included illustrating the Old Testament context. Helpful breakout panes, dealing with “Quotes from Antiquity,” “Moments in History,” and “Facts from Archaeology,” provide an interesting and informative understanding of the cultural and historical background of the Bible. A glossary defines technical terms, and extensive footnotes and the hundreds of books listed in the “For Further Study” breakout panes and bibliography, index of subjects and authors, provide an invaluable resource to readers for future study.An engaging resource intended for laypeople who want to know more about the Old Testament, whether in seminary courses, college classrooms, church groups or personal study.

Author : Jeffrey Jay Niehaus
Publisher : Kregel Academic
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780825493546

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Ancient Near Eastern Themes in Biblical Theology by Jeffrey Jay Niehaus Pdf

Tracing parallels between biblical accounts and pagan cultures of the ancient Near East, Niehaus explores creation and flood narratives; literary and legal forms; and the acts of deities and the God of the Bible. He reveals not just cultural similarities but spiritual dimensions of common thought and practice, providing an overarching view of the story of the Bible. - Publisher.

Author : William Dyrness
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Bible
ISBN : OCLC:692293399

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Themes in Old Testament Theology by William Dyrness Pdf

Author : Bruce K. Waltke
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 1042 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310863328

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An Old Testament Theology by Bruce K. Waltke Pdf

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.

Author : Leslie Tonkin Allen
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781630874636

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A Theological Approach to the Old Testament by Leslie Tonkin Allen Pdf

The Old Testament has two great themes: creation and covenant. They embrace subthemes: wisdom in the case of creation; Israel's religion and the Davidic covenant under the general umbrella of covenant; and internationalism, which mostly develops the theme of covenant and partly the theme of creation. These topics cluster around a common center: Yahweh, the God of the Old Testament. This God is portrayed in different roles, which have attached to them role expectations for both Yahweh and those with whom he assumes relationship. Through contextual exegesis of key texts, we come to understand these roles and associated themes. While the Old Testament has its own distinctive contributions to make to divine revelation, much of its material is reused in the New Testament to explain and validate the New Testament message. By concentrating on the Old Testament, we learn to appreciate the enormous debt the New Testament owes to the Old in clarifying New Testament theological and moral perspectives.

Author : James K. Mead
Publisher : Presbyterian Publishing Corp
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780664229726

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Biblical Theology by James K. Mead Pdf

In this, the first overview of biblical theology in nearly thirty years, James K. Mead addresses the core issues of biblical theology essential to both Old Testament and New Testament study. Can we draw theological principles from Scripture? What methods will give useful results for theological exploration of biblical texts? Aptly synthesizing classic and recent scholarship while asserting his own theological findings, Mead provides an excellent overview of the history of biblical theology and a thorough examination of its basic issues, methods, and themes.

Author : Walter Brueggemann
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0664222315

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Reverberations of Faith by Walter Brueggemann Pdf

Explores more than 100 Old Testament themes. Each entry states the consensus reading, identifies what is at issue in the interpretive question, and discusses the practical significance of the issue for the church today, in part by suggesting contemporary connections to the ancient texts.--

Author : Paul R. House
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 658 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830866182

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Old Testament Theology by Paul R. House Pdf

The discipline of Old Testament theology continues to be in flux as diverse approaches vie for dominance. Paul House serves as our guide—without being partisan or uninformed—exploring each Old Testament book, summarizing its content and showing its theological significance within the whole of the Old Testament canon. Readers with little prior background will find House’s thematic surveys particularly helpful for coming to grips with basic biblical content as well as for probing the theological nuances of individual parts of the canon. The book concludes by forging a set of summary statements concerning God and his character, the people of God, and links between the Old and New Testaments that suggest avenues for the exploration of a full biblical theology. Old Testament Theology offers an overview of the discipline and a fair treatment of differing views while remaining unabashedly evangelical. Readers will welcome the obvious passion of its author for the subject matter. Student friendly and useful to a wide audience, this impressive work has proved a profitable read for many.

Author : Walter Brueggemann
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1451419694

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Old Testament Theology by Walter Brueggemann Pdf

Through these essays, Brueggemann addresses the necessity for thinking about the shape and structure of Old Testament theology, and the impact such thinking can have on the large issues of contemporary life. "The Old Testament is seen to be something that has intelligible and significant connections to all sorts of things in this world".--Patrick D. Miller, Jr.

Author : F. F. Bruce
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2004-04-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781592446193

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New Testament Development of Old Testament Themes by F. F. Bruce Pdf

This is that which was spoken by the prophet. As the Apostle Peter spoke these words on the day of Pentecost, he began not only the first public proclamation of the gospel, but also a controversy which has occupied Christians to the present. While many scholars study the Old Testament in light of its fulfillment in the New Testament, others deny the possibility of any continuity between the two.F. F. Bruce holds the former view, although he is careful to avoid going too far in finding countless New Testament events foretold in the Old. Rather, it is his purpose here to examine a few of the major themes, motifs, and images which are used as vehicles of revelation in the Old Testament and consider how the New Testament writers continue to use them to present the perfected revelation of Christ. He has selected in particular those which relate to the rule of God, the salvation of God, the people of God, and the servant of God.

Author : Robert Bell
Publisher : Bob Jones University Seminary Publication
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 162856394X

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The Theological Messages of the Old Testament Books by Robert Bell Pdf