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Author: George Athas Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 0567695360 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 299
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This volume explores the themes of theodicy and hope in both individual portions of the Twelve (books and sub-sections) and in the Book of the Twelve as a whole, as the contributors use a diversity of approaches to the text(s) with a particular interest in synchronic perspectives. While these essays regularly engage the mostly redactional scholarship surrounding the Book of Twelve, there is also an examination of various forms of literary analysis of final text forms, and engagement in descriptions of the thematic and theological perspectives of the individual books and of the collection as a whole. The synchronic work in these essays is thus in regular conversation with diachronic research, and as a general rule they take various conclusions of redactional research as a point of departure. The specific themes, theodicy and hope, are key ideas that have provided the opportunity for contributors to explore individual books or sub-sections within the Twelve, and the overarching development (in both historical and literary terms) and deployment of these themes in the collection.
Author: George Athas Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 0567695360 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 299
Book Description
This volume explores the themes of theodicy and hope in both individual portions of the Twelve (books and sub-sections) and in the Book of the Twelve as a whole, as the contributors use a diversity of approaches to the text(s) with a particular interest in synchronic perspectives. While these essays regularly engage the mostly redactional scholarship surrounding the Book of Twelve, there is also an examination of various forms of literary analysis of final text forms, and engagement in descriptions of the thematic and theological perspectives of the individual books and of the collection as a whole. The synchronic work in these essays is thus in regular conversation with diachronic research, and as a general rule they take various conclusions of redactional research as a point of departure. The specific themes, theodicy and hope, are key ideas that have provided the opportunity for contributors to explore individual books or sub-sections within the Twelve, and the overarching development (in both historical and literary terms) and deployment of these themes in the collection.
Author: Hun Cho Yu Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 618
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This study presents an eschatological theodicy, that is, the hopeful vision of God's eschatological future as the final response to the theodicy question. It pays attention to the eschatological act of the triune God revealed in and through the history of the world, and particularly in and through the cross and the resurrection of Jesus Christ, rather than a logical resolution of the trilemma. In particular, in the face of the horrendous evil represented by Auschwitz and the serious challenge from today's natural science such as the evolutionary theory and the big bang cosmology, this dissertation attempts to secure the cogency of the Christian eschatology. After giving a brief and careful examination of traditional theodicy theories by categorizing them into one of four models: Augustinian, Soul-Making, Process and Practical theodicy, it delves into ideas of three influential scholars who have developed their theodicies from an eschatological perspective: Jürgen Moltmann, Wolfhart Pannenberg, and a hybrid physicist-theologian, Robert John Russell. Then, by complementing and developing further their arguments, it makes a constructive proposal of eschatological theodicy, following the order of the biblical narrative. Finally, five virtues for practice are followed as a corollary to the eschatology theodicy -- love, justice, resistance, forgiveness, and prayer. The eschatological vision of Christian faith provides those who ask the reason for hope in the face of evil and suffering with an audacious and persuasive answer even though it is still a provisional truth claim. The almighty power of God who raised Jesus Christ from the dead, and the untiring love of God who suffers together with creatures through the cross will ultimately fulfill God’s purpose of creation, that is, the accomplishment of God’s salvation, thereby overcoming all the power of evil and suffering. Thus, theodicy question can be adequately resolved only in light of eschatology: if there is no eschatology, there is no theodicy.
Author: Beth M. Stovell Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers ISBN: 1725263009 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 142
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This book provides a concise guide to the group of biblical books commonly called "The Book of the Twelve Prophets" or simply "The Twelve" (also know as "the Minor Prophets"). In the past twenty years, scholars have explored how reading this set of books as a unified "Book of the Twelve" creates new avenues for understanding and depth. This Cascade Companion introduces the key questions, themes, and topics related to the Twelve in an accessible way. Starting with a discussion of why scholars call these books "The Twelve," the book explores the major themes that orient the Twelve. The book addresses recent topics impacting the Twelve, including the relationship between wisdom literature and the Twelve, the rise of linguistic and literary approaches, and the impact of editorial theories in the study of the Twelve. As such, this book allows readers to learn what gives the Twelve its unique shape and flavor.
Author: Craig G. Bartholomew Publisher: InterVarsity Press ISBN: 1514001691 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 347
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The good news from the Minor Prophets is that, even in dire times, God speaks. While the Minor Prophets are among the most succinct books of the Old Testament, their theological richness has much to offer us today. And not only did they have something to say to their original audience, but God continues to speak through their words in ways that are of utmost importance for the continued flourishing of God's people. In this unique introduction to the Minor Prophets, biblical scholars Craig Bartholomew and Heath Thomas survey the twelve books and explore the theological themes of each. Filled with helpful exegetical insights, this book is an invaluable guide for students, pastors, and scholars looking for a cohesive exploration of these often-overlooked books of the Hebrew Bible. More than a survey of the text, each chapter offers theological insights that help frame the message of the Minor Prophets for preaching and living in our world today. This introduction contextualizes the Minor Prophets within a larger biblical-theological framework, illuminating these twelve books as masterful works of literature that address the realities of human life with unblinking honesty and uncompromising hope.
Author: Daniel C. Timmer Publisher: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 1108475590 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 305
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Daniel C. Timmer's study explores how the books of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah engaged with ancient Judah's sociopolitical landscape.
Author: Leo G. Perdue Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press ISBN: 9780664252953 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 344
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This much-needed volume provides a comprehensive study of wisdom in the Hebrew Bible, in selected intertestamental and Rabbinic texts, and in the New Testament. Seventeen essays by leading scholars--including Joseph Blenkinsopp, Carole R. Fontaine. Michael V. Fox, Richard Horsley, David Winston, and Tina Pippin--help students identify and understand the presence of wisdom in the Bible and related literature.
Author: George Athas Publisher: Zondervan Academic ISBN: 0310520959 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 684
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An accessible introduction to the historical and theological developments between the Old and New Testament. Bridging the end of the Old Testament period and the beginning of the New Testament period, this book surveys the history and theological developments of four significant eras in Israel's post-exilic history: the Late Persian Era (465-331 BC), the Hellenistic Era (332-167 BC), the Hasmonean Era (167-63 BC), and the Roman Era (63-4 BC). In doing so, it does away with the notion that there were four hundred years of prophetic silence before Jesus. Bridging the Testaments outlines the political and social developments of these four periods, with particular focus on their impact upon Judeans and Samarians. Using a wide range of biblical and extra-biblical sources, George Athas reconstructs what can be known about the history of Judah and Samaria in these eras, providing the framework for understanding the history of God's covenant people, and the theological developments that occurred at the end of the Old Testament period, leading into the New Testament. In doing so, Athas shows that the notion of a supposed period of four hundred years of prophetic silence is not supported by the biblical or historical evidence. Finally, an epilogue sketches the historical and theological situation prevailing at the death of Herod in 4 BC, providing important context for the New Testament writings. In this way, the book bridges the Old and New Testaments by providing a historical and theological understanding of the five centuries leading up to the birth of Jesus, tracking a biblical theology through them, and abolishing the notion of a four-century prophetic silence.
Author: James D. Nogalski Publisher: SBL Press ISBN: 0884142051 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 380
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A critical collection for specialists and serious students of prophetic literature This book contains a collection of essays dealing with texts in the Book of the Twelve written by James D. Nogalski beginning in 1993. Essays use various methodological approaches to prophetic literature, including redaction criticism, form criticism, text criticism, intertextuality, and literary analysis. The variety of methods employed by one scholar, as well as the diverse texts treated, makes this volume useful for exploring changes in the field of prophetic studies in the last quarter century. Features A helpful entry into the issues surrounding the historical and literary interpretation of the Book of the Twelve as a redacted corpus A collection of sixteen essays using a variety of methods Bracketed page numbers coordinating these essays with the pages in original publications
Author: Mark J. Boda Publisher: Penn State Press ISBN: 1575066890 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 413
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The 18 essays by members of the Canadian Society for Biblical Studies published in this volume showcase the work of leading authorities on ancient Israelite and Jewish historiography as it intersects with the phenomenon of prophecy. A deep divide exists between the traditions of historiography and prophecy in the academic study of the Hebrew Bible, and the concern of the contributors is to close that gap, to expose the close relationship between these two traditions in the literature of the Hebrew Bible. The first section of the book explores prophecy and prophets in ancient Israelite and Jewish historiographic books (Torah, Deuteronomistic History, Chronicles, Ezra–Nehemiah, Second Temple Jewish historiography). The second section surveys historiography in Israelite and Jewish prophetic books (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Book of the Twelve, Daniel, 1 Enoch). The contributors engage diverse methodological perspectives in these studies, the goal first being to show the role that the prophets played within the great Hebrew historiographic works and, second, to demonstrate the role that historiography plays within the great Hebrew prophetic works; this makes it clear that the influence is bidirectional. Prophets, Prophecy, and Ancient Israelite Historiography will be of value for advanced students and scholars working on historiographic and prophetic materials in the ancient Israelite and Jewish traditions, featuring the best of research and analysis and interacting with many major ancient literary traditions of historiography and prophecy.
Author: George Athas
Author: George Athas
Author: Hun Cho Yu
Author: Beth M. Stovell
Author: Craig G. Bartholomew
Author: Daniel C. Timmer
Author: Leo G. Perdue
Author: George Athas
Author: Debra Tanah Dyk
Author: James D. Nogalski
Author: Mark J. Boda