Theology of the Book of Kings

Traces the theological story of the Old Testament Book of Kings and its ongoing relevance for contemporary audiences.

List of contents

1. Towards the theology of the Book of Kings; 2. Dynasty and succession; 3. Palace and temple; 4. Kingdom and division; 5. Prophets and apostasy; 6. Upheaval and reprieve; 7. Demolition and exile; 8. The theology of kings past and present.

About the author

Keith Bodner is Stuart E. Murray Professor of Christian Studies at Crandall University in New Brunswick, Canada. A member of the editorial board of the Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, his recent books include Jeroboam's Royal Drama (2012), The Rebellion of Absalom (2013), After the Invasion: A Reading of Jeremiah 40-44 (2015), and An Ark on the Nile: The Beginning of the Book of Exodus (2016).

Summary

The greatest screenwriters of our age could hardly craft a better script than the Book of Kings, a riveting drama with a vast array of actors from kings and queens to farm workers and military leaders. This study attempts to help readers better understand the reason for the composition of Kings and how it might be interpreted by readers today.

Product details

• Authors: Keith Bodner
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2018
• EAN: 9781107124028
• ISBN: 978-1-107-12402-8
• No. of pages: 278
• Series: Old Testament Theology; Old Testament Theology
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Judaism; Theology, Judaism, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Old Testament / General, Old Testaments