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Understand the Prophets Like Never Before with Amazing Insights
from One of Today's Foremost Old Testament Scholars For many
Christians reading the Old Testament, trying to understand Israel's
prophets is like listening to just one side of a phone
conversation--you only get half the idea of it. You hear the
answer, but how do you know what question the prophet is answering?
In The Lost Letters to the Twelve Prophets, John Goldingay uncovers
the questions behind the prophets' answers that make their meaning
and relevance intelligible to us. Written as a series of imaginary
letters to the twelve Minor Prophets, The Lost Letters to the
Twelve Prophets asks the kinds of questions that Hosea, Micah,
Zechariah, and others were answering. The letters make clear the
issues these prophets of Israel were dealing with or deliver the
news they were responding to in their Old Testament writings. For
example, To Hosea: Why did you marry someone you knew might be
unfaithful? To Joel: It looks as if a locust epidemic is on the
way: what should we do? To Amos: What should we do about the war
crimes of peoples around us? To Obadiah: The Edomites have occupied
our land and pushed us out: what's up with that? To Jonah: When is
God going to fulfill his undertaking to destroy Nineveh? To Micah:
Will God always be angry with us as a people? To Nahum: When is God
going to fulfill his undertaking to destroy Nineveh? To Habakkuk:
When is God going to do something about injustice in Judah? To
Zephaniah: What do you mean by "the day of the Lord"? To Haggai:
When is God going to fulfill his promises about rebuilding the
temple? To Zechariah: Should Jeshua be High Priest when he has been
in an unclean land? To Malachi: Why does serving God seem
pointless? These and other questions help readers peer behind the
veil of Minor Prophets' utterances and unlock their significance
for today's Christians. Each chapter: begins with a brief paragraph
of background about the prophet recounts questions or reports that
have been addressed to the prophet in the form of a letter sums up
message of the prophet responding to that question offers a brief
comment or explanation after each passage The Lost Letters to the
Twelve Prophets offers an imaginative, fun, and engaging way for
students, pastors, and all serious Bible readers get a better grip
on what is happening in these often misunderstood biblical books
and get more out of their Bible reading and study.
The second release in a major new series of guides to the books of
the Old Testament written in an accessible and anecdotal style. The
series is suitable for personal or group use and the format is also
appropriate for daily study.
The books of 1 and 2 Samuel vividly describe the passing of the age
of the judges and the founding of the Israelite monarchy. We read
of the rise and rule of Samuel, the last and greatest of the
judges, and his role in establishing Saul and, later, David as
kings over Israel. The wars, deceptions, victories, friendship,
intrigue, rivalry, jealousy, and (for David) adultery and family
discord that marked the reigns of these two men ensure that 1 and 2
Samuel are among the most readable - and relevant - books of the
Old Testament. Using personal anecdote, a witty and lively style,
and drawing on his considerable theological knowledge, John
Goldingay takes us deep into the unfolding story of the Old
Testament.
The authors of the New Testament regularly quote and allude to Old
Testament passages that point to the presence, person, and work of
Jesus. Jesus himself claimed that Moses wrote about him (John
5:46). And on the road to Emmaus, Jesus instructed the disciples
from "Moses and all the prophets" regarding himself (Luke 24:27).
Though Christians affirm that the Old Testament bears witness to
Christ, how the Old Testament writers did this is a matter of
extensive debate. Furthermore, Christian biblical scholars also
debate the degree to which contemporary interpreters of the Bible
can follow the hermeneutics of the New Testament authors in using
the Old Testament to point to the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Five Views on Christ in the Old Testament is the first book to
bring together in conversation the major views on how the Old
Testament points to Christ. Contributors and views include: The
First Testament Priority View (John Goldingay) The Christotelic
View (Tremper Longman III) The Redemptive-Historical Christocentric
View (Jason DeRouchie) The Reception-Centered Intertextual View
(Havilah Dharamraj) The Premodern View (Craig Carter) Each
contributor presents their preferred methodology, showing readers
how their interpretive approach best explains the biblical data.
Additionally, authors provide case studies of various Old Testament
passages that equip readers to better compare the strengths and
weaknesses of each of author's approaches. This essential resource
will help readers learn practical steps to help them read the Old
Testament more faithfully as it testifies to Jesus the Messiah.
Enter the classroom of John Goldingay, one of today's premier
biblical interpreters, and begin the adventure of exploring the
Bible's First Testament. Some Old Testament introductions tell you
what you could have seen for yourself. They might recount in detail
what other scholars have said, and then tell you what you should
think about it. But with refreshing directness, John Goldingay
outfits you with basic knowledge, points out the main approaches,
outlines the primary issues and then sets you loose to explore the
terrain for yourself. Traverse the grand tapestry of the Torah.
Discern the art and grain of biblical narrative. Listen to the
cries, confessions and cadences of the Psalms. Probe the varied
textures of wisdom literature. And ponder the prophets in the
darkening nightmare of exile and the distant light of hope. More
workbook than handbook, this introduction to the Old Testament is
rooted in decades of tried and proven teaching. Goldingay displays
a robust confidence in the truthfulness of Scripture combined with
a refreshing trust in the reader's ability to grapple responsibly
with the Old Testament. Even when the text hits you sideways,
Goldingay encourages you not to squirm or run, but to grab hold and
go deeper. Under his expert guidance the cordon between faith and
criticism swings open into theological and spiritual insight.
Using personal anecdote, a witty and lively style, and drawing on
his considerable theological knowledge, John Goldingay takes us
deep into the unfolding story of the Old Testament.
Using personal anecdote, a witty and lively style, and drawing on
his considerable theological knowledge, John Goldingay takes us
deep into the unfolding story of the Old Testament.
Who are the people of God? Cowardly, contemptuous, distrustful,
whining ingrates? Are those the words that spring to mind when you
think of a people set apart and named holy by God? Hardly. And yet
that is what the book of Numbers shows the people of God to be.
Even so, God continues to be faithful to the unfaithful. He
chastens them, protects them and continues to invest in them,
allowing them to mature, over a period of forty years, into a
hardy, trusting, courageous community of warriors ready to take the
land he's promised them. The sermons of Deuteronomy are preached on
the eve of a confident and holy Israel's entry into the Promised
Land. Moses reminds God's people of what they have been through,
what's expected of them, what they can expect of God and what will
happen in the future, depending on the choices they make. Most of
all, he exhorts Israel to love and serve the Lord their God with
all their heart, soul and strength, so that they will not only
survive but thrive in their land. Using personal anecdote, a witty
and lively style, and drawing on his considerable theological
knowledge, John Goldingay takes us deep into the unfolding story of
the Old Testament. And, as he guides us in our understanding of
these time-honoured words and the ancient world they describe, he
helps us to apply what we read to our lives.
John Goldingay is widely respected as a brilliant scholar and
gifted communicator by Christians of all major denominations
How do we think about the theology of the book of Jeremiah? Do we
consider themes section by section, or do we step back and look at
the whole? John Goldingay says "both." In The Theology of Jeremiah,
Goldingay considers the prophet Jeremiah himself, his individual
circumstances and those of Judah, and his message. Though
Jeremiah's message varies throughout the book, we gain insights
into Jeremiah's theology by viewing the book in its entirety. In
doing so, we learn about God, Israel as the people of God, the
nature of wrongdoing and prophecy, and what we know about the
future.
Builds on a successful and respected series Well known and
respected name in theological circles 'For everyone' approach:
scholarly author with a highly readable style Using personal
anecdote, a witty and lively style, and drawing on his considerable
theological knowledge, John Goldingay takes us deep into the
unfolding story of the Old Testament.
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Joshua (Hardcover)
John Goldingay, David Firth, Lissa Wray Beal
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John Goldingay is one of the most prolific and creative Old
Testament scholars working today. In this book he draws on the best
of biblical scholarship as well as the Christian tradition to offer
a substantive and useful commentary on Joshua. The commentary is
both critically engaged and sensitive to the theological
contributions of the text. Goldingay treats Joshua as an ancient
Israelite document that speaks to twenty-first-century Christians.
He examines the text section by section--offering a fresh
translation, textual notes, paragraph-level commentary, and
theological reflection--and addresses important issues and problems
that flow from the text and its discussion. This volume, the first
in a new series on the Historical Books, complements other Baker
Commentary on the Old Testament series: Pentateuch, Wisdom and
Psalms, and Prophets. Each series volume is grounded in rigorous
scholarship but is useful for those who preach and teach. The
series editors are David G. Firth (Trinity College, Bristol)
and Lissa M. Wray Beal (Wycliffe College, University of
Toronto).
The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical
scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a
commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series
emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural,
and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced
insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical
theology. These widely acclaimed commentaries serve as exceptional
resources for the professional theologian and instructor, the
seminary or university student, the working minister, and everyone
concerned with building theological understanding from a solid base
of biblical scholarship. Overview of Commentary Organization
Introduction--covers issues pertaining to the whole book, including
context, date, authorship, composition, interpretive issues,
purpose, and theology. Each section of the commentary includes:
Pericope Bibliography--a helpful resource containing the most
important works that pertain to each particular pericope.
Translation--the author's own translation of the biblical text,
reflecting the end result of exegesis and attending to Hebrew and
Greek idiomatic usage of words, phrases, and tenses, yet in
reasonably good English. Notes--the author's notes to the
translation that address any textual variants, grammatical forms,
syntactical constructions, basic meanings of words, and problems of
translation. Form/Structure/Setting--a discussion of redaction,
genre, sources, and tradition as they concern the origin of the
pericope, its canonical form, and its relation to the biblical and
extra-biblical contexts in order to illuminate the structure and
character of the pericope. Rhetorical or compositional features
important to understanding the passage are also introduced here.
Comment--verse-by-verse interpretation of the text and dialogue
with other interpreters, engaging with current opinion and
scholarly research. Explanation--brings together all the results of
the discussion in previous sections to expose the meaning and
intention of the text at several levels: (1) within the context of
the book itself; (2) its meaning in the OT or NT; (3) its place in
the entire canon; (4) theological relevance to broader OT or NT
issues. General Bibliography--occurring at the end of each volume,
this extensive bibliography contains all sources used anywhere in
the commentary.
Using personal anecdote, a witty and lively style, and drawing on
his considerable theological knowledge, John Goldingay takes us
deep into the unfolding story of the Old Testament. Companion to
Psalms for Everyone, volume 1
The dramatic accounts in the books of Joshua, Judges and Ruth take
us from the cusp of Israel's entering the Promised Land to the eve
of the founding of its monarchy. The high adventure (Joshua),
horror (Judges) and love (Ruth) in these three books illustrate the
spectrum of Israel's relationship with God: faithfulness and
victory; sin and redemption; and loyalty and blessing. Using
personal anecdote, a witty and lively style, and drawing on his
considerable theological knowledge, John Goldingay takes us deep
into the unfolding story of the Old Testament. And, as he guides us
in our understanding of these time-honoured words and the ancient
world they describe, he helps us to apply what we read to our
lives.
Builds on a successful and respected series
Situated in the years leading up to the overthrow of Judah by the
Babylonians, Jeremiah's prophesies are set against a tense
atmosphere of threat and invasion. Strongly warning of God's
judgment and the nation's imminent catastrophe, Jeremiah lost
credibility amongst his contemporaries as the years progressed, but
the length of his book and the duration of his ministry establishes
him as a major figure in the Old Testament. The fulfilment of his
prophecies in later events of the Bible reassert the truth of his
words and his speeches and prayers depict a God whose anger is a
passionate response to the depths of love he feels for his people.
Using personal anecdote, a witty and lively style, and drawing on
his considerable theological knowledge, John Goldingay takes us
deep into the unfolding story of the Old Testament.
* Builds on a successful and respected series * Well-known and
respected name in theological circles * 'For everyone' approach:
scholarly author with a highly readable style * Ideal for
individual or group study
What is at the heart of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and the Song of
Songs? A desire for life lived fully and well: life lived wisely;
life lived purposefully; life lived in loving, joyful partnership
with God and others. At the centre of this abundant life must be
for God, for he desires all good things for us. He wants us to know
his shalom - harmony, wholeness, health and peace. The wise sayings
of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, and the rich, sensual poetry of the
Song of Songs remind us how to conduct ourselves with wisdom, and
without folly and futility, in the knowledge that we are deeply
loved. Using personal anecdote, a witty and lively style, and
drawing on his considerable theological knowledge, John Goldingay
takes us deep into the unfolding story of the Old Testament. And,
as he guides us in our understanding of these time-honoured words
and the ancient world they describe, he helps us to apply what we
read to our lives.
Using personal anecdote, a witty and lively style, and drawing on
his considerable theological knowledge, John Goldingay takes us
deep into the unfolding story of the Old Testament.
Good kings and bad kings, good faith and bad faith - these are the
themes of 1 and 2 Kings, from the wise King Solomon to the
consequences of his successors' folly. Using personal anecdote, a
lively style, and drawing on his considerable theological
knowledge, John Goldingay takes us deep into the unfolding story of
the Old Testament.
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Hosea-Micah (Hardcover)
John Goldingay, Mark Boda, J. McConville
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Highly regarded Old Testament scholar John Goldingay offers a
substantive and useful commentary on Hosea through Micah and
explores the contemporary significance of these prophetic books.
This volume, the first in a new series on the Prophets, complements
the successful series Baker Commentary on the Old Testament: Wisdom
and Psalms (series volumes have sold over 55,000 copies). Each
series volume is both critically engaged and sensitive to the
theological contributions of the text. Series editors are Mark J.
Boda and J. Gordon McConville.
The first in a major new series of guides to the books of the Old
Testament written in an accessible and anecdotal style. The series
is suitable for personal or group use and the format is also
appropriate for daily study. 'In the beginning God created . . .'
This gripping opening line draws attention to the irresistible
creative nature of God - the One who is able to bring something out
of nothing. There is no more fitting way to introduce us to the
first and most obvious indication of God s goodness and greatness.
The book of Genesis goes on to tell stories (both exciting and
commonplace), offer profound mysteries, and engage us in the
biggest issues of all: who we are, where we come from, and where
we're going. Using personal anecdote, a witty and lively style, and
drawing on his considerable theological knowledge, John Goldingay
takes us deep into the unfolding story. He explores the character
and nature of the God we meet so powerfully in that opening line,
the God we can encounter daily on the journey through this
revelatory book. And, as Professor Goldingay guides us in our
understanding of these time-honoured words and the ancient world
they describe, he helps us to apply what we read to our lives. This
series offers a natural progression from the successful 'For
Everyone' series of New Testament translations and commentaries.
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