At the beginning of 1 & 2 Kings, Solomon's reign brought peace,
prosperity, dynamic international trade and a magnificent centre of
worship. By contrast, at the end, the people faced complete
reversal: they and their king were in exile; Jerusalem and the
temple lay in ruins. How can this story of reversal, told by the
very people who suffered that defeat, be of value today, and equip
us for every good work? In this rich and insightful commentary,
John W. Olley guides us through The Message of 1 & 2 Kings.
With deft, accessible scholarship, he shows us how the writers of
Kings retell the past as preached history, and how that helps us to
understand the way they speak to us today. Within the account of
paths leading to short-term success but ultimate failure, there are
pointers of hope, of God's continuing purposes and promises, and of
the peoples' response in the present. In rich and often surprising
ways, the story told in Kings is one that continues to shape the
faith and life of Christian believers today. Unpacking its meaning
careful precision, Olley helps us understand that everyday life,
along with the turmoil of national and global events, is the arena
in which God's people are called to worship, trust and obey him.
Part of the million-selling Bible Speaks Today series of
commentaries, The Message of 1 & 2 Kings offers a cogent,
readable exposition of the Biblical text as well as thoughtfully
discussion of how it is relevant for Christians today. Used by
Bible students and teachers around the world, the Bible Speaks
Today commentaries are ideal for students and preachers who are
looking to improve their understanding of Scripture. This
beautifully redesigned edition has also been sensitively updated to
include modern references and use the NIV Bible text.
General
| Imprint: |
Inter-Varsity Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
The Bible Speaks Today Old Testament |
| Release date: |
April 2022 |
| Authors: |
John W Olley
|
| Dimensions: |
216 x 138 x 33mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
400 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-78974-381-4 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
1-78974-381-8 |
| Barcode: |
9781789743814 |
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