Micah Kiel discusses the overly simplistic nomenclature
('Deuteronomistic') given to Tobit's perspective on retribution and
attempts to show, by coordinating it with Sirach and parts of 1
Enoch, how the book's view is much more complex than is normally
asserted. Kiel argues that the return of Tobit's sight is a
catalyst that ushers in new theological insight, specifically, that
the world does not run to the tightly mechanized scheme of act and
consequence. Kiel's close comparison between Tobit and selected
contemporaneous literature provides context and support for such
narrative observations. Sirach and parts of 1 Enoch demonstrate how
authors at the time of Tobit were expressing their views of
retribution in the realm of creation theology. The created order in
Tobit is unruly and rises up in opposition to God's righteous
characters. By way of this quirky tale, the author of Tobit
suggests that God does not function strictly according to old
formulae. Instead, a divine incursion into human reality is
necessary for the reversal of suffering.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
