Waiting for the rest that still remains : a biblical theology of the former prophets / Arie C. Leder.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Leder, Arie C., 1946- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. Former Prophets--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Bible. Former Prophets--Theology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvi, 227 pages)

Place of Publication:

Eugene, Oregon : Pickwick Publications, [2021]

Summary:

Waiting for the Rest That Still Remains. A Biblical Theology of the Former Prophets focuses on Israel's squandering of God's gift of rest from the enemy all around by worshiping at the altars of other gods, and its ultimate consequences: a second exile, this time from the landed presence of the Lord. Where land is the Pentateuch's promised future, the Former Prophets proffer a future tied to the Lord's dynastic covenant with David and Solomon's dedicatory prayer. Pleas that God hear in heaven the prayers his people direct toward the temple in Jerusalem express hope for the good life in the land, but the culmination of Solomon's prayer pleads that upon repentance their captors be compassionate to them in the land of their captivity; there is no plea for return to the land from exile. Outside of God's promise to David Joshua-Kings do not identify an earthly place, like Noah's ark or the land filled with God's presence, to which they might return. Israel awaits the fulfillment of God's promise to David. -- Publisher's description.

Contents:

Approaching the former prophets

Trajectories in Genesis-Kings: Egypt and the land of promise

Trajectories in Genesis-Kings: restful Eden and Jerusalem

Hearing the former prophets: structure and approach

Joshua: Israel's vowed loyalty in the land at rest from the enemy all around

Judges: Israel does what is right in its own eyes

Ruth: covenant piety in the fields of Bethlehem

Samuel: of prophets and kings

Kings: if they repent and pray toward your house

The burden of waiting for the rest that still remains today

Appendix: A brief study of nwḥ/mnwḥh in Genesis.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781532695513

1532695519