1-2 Kings (Abingdon Old Testament Commentaries) - Couverture souple

Hens-Piazza, Gina

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0687490219 ISBN 13 : 9780687490219

Editeur : Abingdon Press, 2006

Synopsis

Engages the reader by amplifying the biblical resonances echoing in our own world today by disclosing how God's Word is embodied and made known by those we least expect. The Abingdon Old Testament Commentaries provide compact, critical commentaries on the books of the Old Testament for the use of theological students and pastors. The commentaries are also useful for upper-level college or university students and for those responsible for teaching in congregational settings. In addition to providing basic information and insights into the Old Testament writings, these commentaries exemplify the tasks and procedures of careful interpretation, to assist students of the Old Testament in coming to an informed and critical engagement with the biblical texts themselves. This study of the Books of Kings unfolds with attention and sensitivity to the immense literary artistry that craft these narratives. While setting forth the literary and theological significance of these traditions concerning the major figures in these canonical books, i.e. Israel's Kings, this commentary consistently trains our attention upon the minor characters also resident in these stories. Fixing upon these individuals as well as the prophets, the exegetical discussion often discloses how God's Word is embodied and made known by those we might least expect. While steadfastly avoiding analogical readings, the theological and ethical exposition skillfully engage the reader by amplifying the resonances in these texts echoing in our own world today. The present volume gives an up-to-date, readable commentary on the books of 1-2 Kings. The commentary covers critical issues section by section while emphasizing the larger theological and literary issues in Kings and illustrating its relevance for modern readers.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Gina Hens-Piazza is at Jesuit School of Theology, Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California.

Professor of Old Testament, Candler School of Theology, Emory University

Theodore Hiebert is Francis A. McGaw Professor of Old Testament, McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, IL. He was an editor and translator of the Common English Bible. A leading scholar among theological educators, he has done groundbreaking work in the study of Genesis.

Princeton Seminary

William Marcellus McPheeters Professor of Old Testament, Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, GA 30030

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Abingdon Press
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0687490219
• ISBN 13: 9780687490219
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 428
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible