The Elusive Presence: Toward a New Biblical Theology

Terrien has made a contribution which is irreversible. There will be no way to return to the more conventional models for Old Testament theology.... In addition to its formidable governing hypothesis, the book is characterized by a style of elusiveness delightfully matching the argument, a study only the urbaneness of the author could give us: by an erudition evidenced by an exhaustive documentation, and by rich and suggestive exegesis of a large number of texts. This rich gift could only be given by Terrien with his remarkable combination of passion, eloquence and erudition. Walter Brueggeman, Eden Theological Seminary

About the author

Dr. Samuel Terrien is well known for his brilliant book, 'The Psalms and Their Meaning for Today'. He was also an editor of 'The Interpreter's Bible'. Born in France, he was educated at the Sorbonne, the School of the Louvre Museum, the French School of Biblical Archaeology at Jerusalem, and Union Theological Seminary in New York. Terrien was a long-time professor at Union Theological Seminary. He died in 2002 at the age of 91.

Product details

• Authors: Samuel Terrien
• Publisher: Wipf & stock publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.03.2000
• EAN: 9781579103354
• ISBN: 978-1-57910-335-4
• No. of pages: 540
• Dimensions: 153 mm x 222 mm x 35 mm
• Weight: 694 g
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity