Synopsis: Lamentations is a book that has never had a place of
honor at the table of Christian spirituality. This is an
unfortunate state of affairs because its challenging poetry has
much to offer. This volume explores the how the biblical book of
Lamentations may be engaged afresh so that it can function as Holy
Scripture for the ekklesia. Four main chapters consider issues in
hermeneutics, exegesis, the use of Lamentations in worship, and
pastoral reflections. These chapters have been supplemented by
seventeen reception history studies written by an international
team of Jewish and Christian scholars. These studies introduce a
wide range of interpretations and uses of the book of Lamentations
from throughout the history of Judaism and Christianity. They
include examinations of the use of Lamentations in Isaiah 40-55,
the Targum, Rashi, and contemporary Jewish thought, the Patristic
period, Calvin, Jewish and Christian worship, music, Rembrandt, and
psychological and feminist interpretation. Appendices include new
English translations of LXX Lamentations and Targum Lamentations.
Endorsements: "The question mark in this title points to the fact
that sadness, loss, and grief are now the order of the day in
Western culture. For that reason the book of Lamentations now draws
great attention and energy among us. This book, with its long
historical sweep of interpretations and its broad ecumenical reach
in rereading Lamentations, is sure to become a point of reference
for our continuing response to the question. The question of the
title requires endless, continuing engagement among us. These pages
provide guides and models for continuing answering." -Walter
Brueggemann Columbia Theological Seminary "The essays in Great is
Thy Faithfulness? focus upon one question: How is Lamentations a
word of God? Responses are deep, rich, and many. They draw from
interpretations, contemporary and ancient, Jewish and Christian,
and from the arts, pastoral care, and liturgical usage. They reveal
how Lamentations has been and can be embraced by believers. For
pastors and classrooms, this book promises to stir up conversation,
questions, and faith." -Kathleen M. O'Connor Columbia Theological
Seminary Editor Biographies: Robin A. Parry is an Editor at Wipf
and Stock Publishers. He is the author of a commentary on
Lamentations in the Two Horizons series. Heath A. Thomas is
Assistant Professor of Old Testament & Hebrew at Southeastern
Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. He is author of Poetry
& Theology in Lamentations: The Aesthetics of an Open Text
(Sheffield Phoenix Press, forthcoming).
General
Imprint: |
Wipf & Stock Publishers
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 2011 |
First published: |
September 2011 |
Editors: |
Robin A. Parry
• Heath A Thomas
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Dimensions: |
254 x 178 x 16mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
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Pages: |
310 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-61097-453-0 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-61097-453-0 |
Barcode: |
9781610974530 |
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