An Old Testament theology : an exegetical, canonical, and thematic approach

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An Old Testament theology : an exegetical, canonical, and thematic approach

Bruce K. Waltke with Charles Yu

Zondervan, 2007

1st ed

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Includes bibliographical references (p.970-990) and indexes

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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.

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  • NCID
    BA91903298
  • ISBN
    • 0310218977
  • LCCN
    2005037179
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Grand Rapids, Mich.
  • Pages/Volumes
    1040, p.
  • Size
    24 cm
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