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"The Old Testament book of Samuel is an intriguing narrative that offers an account of the origin of the monarchy in Israel. This book explores the theological ideas in the narratives about Samuel, Saul, and David. This book uncovers key ideas about God's involvement in the lives of people, and their involvement with him through prayer and worship"--
Sommario
List of abbreviations; 1. Introduction; 2. Yahweh who Prepares the way for a king (1 Samuel 1:1-4:1a); 3. Yahweh who designates a king (1 Samuel 4:1b-12:25); 4. Yahweh who rebuffs a king (1 Samuel 13:1-20:42[21:1]); 5. Yahweh who protects a king (1 Samuel 21:1[2]-2 Samuel 1:27); 6. Yahweh who establishes a king (2 Samuel 2-10); 7. Yahweh who watches a king (2 Samuel 11:1-24:25); 8. Samuel in its theological context in the scriptures; Further reading; Subject index; Scripture references index.
Info autore
John Goldingay is an Anglican priest and former Principal of St. John's Theological College, Nottingham, and Emeritus David Allan Hubbard Professor of Old Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. He is the author of Old Testament Theology and commentaries on a number of biblical books.
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The Old Testament book of Samuel is an intriguing narrative that offers an account of the origin of the monarchy in Israel. This book explores the theological ideas in the narratives about Samuel, Saul, and David. This book uncovers key ideas about God's involvement in the lives of people, and their involvement with him through prayer and worship.
