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King Jehoiachin, the last Judahite king exiled to Babylon, became
the focus of conflicting hopes and fears about a revived Davidic
kingship after the exile. As Sensenig demonstrates, this conflict
stemmed from a drastic oracle from Jeremiah that seemed to
categorically reject Jehoiachin, while the canon records that he
not only survived but thrived in exile.
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Morning is a time to embrace renewed opportunity, fresh
perspective, and an overall sense of rejuvenation. Morning
Reflections is a collection of powerful and inspirational reading
that is dedicated to helping you begin each new day in a positive
way. Christian and inspirational author and poet Karen Jean Matsko
Hood has woven together poems, prayers, and Biblical verses to fill
your soul and spirit with peace and understanding. Just like a
hearty morning meal strengthens your physical body, it is equally
important to center your emotions and nourish your spirit with the
sure footing that can only come from a personal connection with the
Creator. Morning Reflections offers enlightenment and wisdom
through blending encouraging prose and Scripture passages. This
truly insightful new book of reflections makes for a perfect
bedside companion or as a topic of conversation over the coffee
table. This book is a wonderful gift to friends and family for
daily morning prayer and appreciation of Christ's teachings. It is
also for those with whom we are given the opportunity to share and
experience it.
Mark Yarbrough assesses the question of whether traditional
'preformed' material contributes to the message and understanding
of Paul's first letter to Timothy. The issue is addressed in three
sections. Part one evaluates previous works interacting with
'traditional' material in the New Testament. Through a critique of
historically proposed criteria, Yarbrough identifies eight criteria
as the primary tools by which to discern units of preformed
material. In the second part of the book Yarbrough evaluates
nineteen passages in "1 Timothy" according to the criteria
previously determined. From this base he embraces twelve of the
nineteen passages as preformed material. These passages are
subsequently examined in depth according to the author's distinct
methodology. Part three demonstrates four functions of the
preformed traditions in "1 Timothy". Firstly, that they may be seen
as strengthening the literary cohesion of the letter. Secondly,
that the traditional units afford the author rhetorical leverage
which may be best identified as the provision of authority, the
establishment of an instant rapport with the primary audience, and
the assistance conferred in addressing this implied audience.
Thirdly, they present theological directives that confront the
character and belief of the false teachers. Finally, Yarbrough
asserts that the preformed traditions exist as a combatant against
counter-mission doctrine. In conclusion, this study displays that
the traditional material which may be discerned within the letter
contributes significantly to the overall message and understanding
of "1 Timothy". Formerly the "Journal for the Study of the New
Testament Supplement", a book series that explores the many aspects
of New Testament study including historical perspectives,
social-scientific and literary theory, and theological, cultural
and contextual approaches. "The Early Christianity in Context"
series, a part of "JSNTS", examines the birth and development of
early Christianity up to the end of the third century CE. The
series places Christianity in its social, cultural, political and
economic context. European Seminar on Christian Origins and
"Journal for the Study of the Historical Jesus Supplement" are also
part of "JSNTS".
A neglected area of study of the letter to the Hebrews is the
function of the Old Testament in the letter's logic. Compton
addresses this neglect by looking at two other ideas that have
themselves received too little attention, namely (1) the unique and
fundamental semantic contribution of Hebrews' exposition (vis-a-vis
its exhortation) and (2) the prominence of Ps 110 in the author's
exposition. The conclusion becomes clear that Hebrews'
exposition-its theological argument-turns, in large part, on
successive inferences drawn from Ps 110:1 and 4. Compton observes
that the author uses the text in the first part of his exposition
to (1) interpret Jesus' resurrection as his messianic enthronement,
(2) connect Jesus' enthronement with his fulfillment of Ps 8's
vision for humanity and, thus, (3) begin to explain why Jesus was
enthroned through suffering. In the second and third parts of his
exposition, the author uses the text to corroborate the narrative
initially sketched. Thus, he uses the text to (1) show that messiah
was expected to be a superior priest and, moreover, (2) show that
this messianic priest was expected to solve the human problem
through death.
Spiritual but broken, theological but flawed-these are the words
critics use to describe the Gospel of John. Compared to the
Synoptics, John's version of the life of Jesus seems scrambled,
especially in the area of time and chronology. But what if John's
textual and temporal flaws have more to do with our implicit
assumptions about time than a text that is truly flawed? This book
responds to that question by reinventing narrative temporality in
light of modern physics and applying this alternative temporal lens
to the Fourth Gospel. From the singularity in the epic prologue to
the narrative warping of event-like objects, this work explodes the
elemental temporalities simmering below the surface of a spiritual
yet superior Gospel text.
Susan Niditch's commentary on the book of Judges pays careful
attention to the literary and narrative techniques of the text and
yields fresh readings of the book's difficult passages: stories of
violence, ethnic conflict, and gender issues. Niditch aptly and
richly conveys the theological impact and enduring significance of
these stories.
The Old Testament Library provides fresh and authoritative
treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through
commentaries and general surveys. The contributors are scholars of
international standing.
This book is open access and available on
www.bloomsburycollections.com. It is funded by Knowledge Unlatched.
Jewish and early Christian authors discussed Abraham in numerous
and diverse ways, adapting his Old Testament narratives and using
Abrahamic imagery in their works. However, while some areas of
study in Abrahamic texts have received much scholarly attention,
other areas remain nearly untouched. Beginning with a perspective
on how Abraham was used within Jewish literature, this collection
of essays follows the impact of Abraham across biblical
texts-including Pseudigraphic and Apocryphal texts - into early
Greek, Latin and Gnostic literature. These essays build upon
existing Abraham scholarship, by discussing Abraham in less
explored areas such as rewritten scripture, Philo of Alexandria,
Josephus, the Apostolic Fathers and contemporary Greek and Latin
authors. Through the presentation of a more thorough outline of the
impact of the figure and stories of Abraham, the contributors to
this volume create a concise and complete idea of how his narrative
was employed throughout the centuries, and how ancient authors
adopted and adapted received traditions.
Mark's Gospel tells the complete story of the life, death and
resurrection of Jesus Christ. Accurate and readable, the NIV (New
International Version) is the world's most popular modern English
Bible translation.
Across the pages of 2 Chronicles a colourful cast of characters
passes in breathless parade before the reader. The tales of the
kings of Judah are told in sequence, from Rehoboam 'the Enlarger'
(who on the contrary shrinks the kingdom) to Zedekiah 'the
Righteous' (who equally contrariwise profanes the divine name).
These motley monarchs are preceded by the unparalleled King Solomon
of All Israel and succeeded by the imperial King Cyrus of Persia,
and all the while the tellers of the tales weave an insistent
ideological thread through the fabric of their stories. John
Jarick's reading of Chronicles brings out the fascination and
discomfort of handling an ancient scroll that presents itself as
the authoritative account of how things were and how they ought to
be.
The relationship between the Bible and literature continues to
fascinate many scholars working in both fields. In this book, as
the Gospels and the work of four Scottish writers are read
together, their correspondences become manifest. The four writers,
James Hogg, Robert Louis Stevenson, Mrs Oliphant and Lewis Grassic
Gibbon, offer distinctive and accessible readings of the Gospels.
Bringing the biblical texts and the work of these writers into
conversation with one another highlights the changing ways the
Bible influenced the fiction of the nineteenth and early twentieth
centuries. Alison Jack shows that these novels function as exegeses
of Gospel texts and ideas. What is offered here is not a simple
noting of biblical allusions, but a narrative exploration of Gospel
themes, ideas and stories, such as the Parable of the Prodigal Son,
as they are woven through the content and form of the novels
discussed, among them Hogg's Confessions of a Justified Sinner and
Stevenson's The Master of Ballantrae. This weaving is never
untouched by the influence of Calvinism on the imagination of these
Scottish writers; but the influence, informed by the polymorphism
of gospel discourse, is often surprising and certainly not static.
This book offers an insight into a shifting literary world that
will be of interest to biblical critics working on the reception
history of the Gospels and to scholars of nineteenth- and
twentieth-century Scottish literature, as well as to general
readers who want to explore the hermeneutical issues raised by
reading the Bible and literature together.
This is a ground breaking analysis of the "Song of Deborah" through
a comparative study of heroic poetry that elucidates the otherwise
enigmatic role of Yahweh.The so-called "Song of Deborah" celebrates
a decisive victory during the era of the Judges, and praises Jael
and the Israelites for their defeat of a Canaanite coalition led by
Sisera. Despite generations of scholarship, virtually every aspect
of the poem remains disputed because it has been misunderstood in
previous research. This study explains both the enigmatic role of
Yahweh of the poem and its heroic ethos through a comparative study
of heroic poetry.Over the last 30 years this pioneering series has
established an unrivalled reputation for cutting-edge international
scholarship in Biblical Studies and has attracted leading authors
and editors in the field. The series takes many original and
creative approaches to its subjects, including innovative work from
historical and theological perspectives, social-scientific and
literary theory, and more recent developments in cultural studies
and reception history.
Rodney Thomas addresses the question of whether the book of
"Revelation" was written as an 'anti-magical' polemic and explores
the concept and definition of 'magic' from both modern and
first-century standpoints. Thomas presents the first century as a
time dominated by belief in spiritual forces and magical activity
which the author of "Revelation" sought to put into proper
perspective. This aim was achieved through a variety of highly
creative literary techniques which Thomas examines in this book. At
times it is possible to argue that unacceptable magical practices
are condemned by being labelled as farmakeia. At other times such
practices are carefully placed within the context of Israel's
ancient enemies. In addition standard polemical material against
magical practices Thomas asserts that it is also possible to
identify instances where the author of "Revelation" wholly
appropriates imagery commonly associated with 'magic' and recasts
it into a new Christian context. As a result it is possible to view
the magical motifs within "Revelation" as weighty polemic aimed
against certain practices and beliefs in the first century.
Formerly the "Journal for the Study of the New Testament
Supplement", a book series that explores the many aspects of New
Testament study including historical perspectives,
social-scientific and literary theory, and theological, cultural
and contextual approaches. "The Early Christianity in Context"
series, a part of "JSNTS", examines the birth and development of
early Christianity up to the end of the third century CE. The
series places Christianity in its social, cultural, political and
economic context. European Seminar on Christian Origins and Journal
for the Study of the Historical Jesus Supplement are also part of
"JSNTS".
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