Biblical prophecy : perspectives for Christian theology, discipleship, and ministry / Ellen F. Davis.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Davis, Ellen F., author.

Series:

Interpretation, resources for the use of Scripture in the church

Interpretation: resources for the use of scripture in the church

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible--Prophecies.

Bible.

Prophecies.

Bible--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Prophecy--Christianity.

Prophecy.

Eschatology.

Theology.

Physical Description:

xiii, 283 pages ; 24 cm.

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Louisville, Kentucky : Westminster John Knox Press, [2014]

Summary:

In this fresh and expansive work, Ellen Davis offers a comprehensive interpretation of the prophetic role and word in the Christian scriptures. Davis carefully outlines five essential features of the prophetic role and then systematically examines seven representations of prophets and prophecies. Thoroughly theological, Davis's volume provides both instruction and insight for understanding prophecy in Christian tradition and discipleship. This volume concludes with a rich discussion of practical matters, including the relationship between Christian discipleship and prophetic interpretation and the role of biblical prophecy in interfaith contexts.

Contents:

The prophetic interpreter

Friendship with God : the cost and the reward

Hosting God's power of life : Elijah and his gospel legacy

The pain of seeing clearly : prophetic views of the created order

Destroyers of the earth : prophetic critiques of imperial economics

Witnessing in the midst of disaster : the ministry of Jeremiah

The difficulties of revelation : prophecy as risk, challenge, and gift

"Good and faithful servant" : Matthew reads Isaiah on prophetic discipleship

Prophecy in interfaith context : reading biblical traditions in conversation with Islam

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

9780664235383

0664235387

OCLC:

883962195