Themes in the Hebrew Bible - A Socio-Historical Perspective

D. N. Premnath brings together socio-historical and thematic perspectives on many classical theological notions as well as some challenging topics such as violence and sexuality from the Hebrew Bible. Drawing upon relevant scholarly literature, he explores the various themes with a view to derive insights for contemporary application.

List of contents

Chapter One Understanding of God
Chapter Two Creation and Redemption
Chapter Three Community
Chapter Four Land
Chapter Five Law and Covenant
Chapter Six Royal Ideology and Prophetic Dissent
Chapter Seven Understanding Praise and Lament
Chapter Eight Wisdom: What is it?
Chapter Nine Sexuality and the Hebrew Bible
Chapter Ten Violence in the Hebrew Bible
Chapter Eleven Future

About the author

D. N. Premnath retired in 2017 after teaching theological education and administration, Hebrew, and Bible courses in India and the US for four decades.

Summary

D. N. Premnath brings together socio-historical and thematic perspectives on many classical theological notions as well as some challenging topics such as violence and sexuality from the Hebrew Bible. Drawing upon relevant scholarly literature, he explores the various themes with a view to derive insights for contemporary application.

Product details

• Authors: D. N. Premnath
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.06.2021
• EAN: 9781978713352
• ISBN: 978-1-978713-35-2
• No. of pages: 272
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Judaism; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / Biblical Studies / History & Culture, Christianity, Judaism, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / New Testament / General, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Old Testament / General, Biblical Studies & Exegesis, Criticism & Exegesis Of Sacred Texts