Theologies in the Old Testament
Author | : Erhard S. Gerstenberger |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 369 |
Release | : 2002-08-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780567188151 |
ISBN-13 | : 0567188159 |
Rating | : 4/5 (159 Downloads) |
Download or read book Theologies in the Old Testament written by Erhard S. Gerstenberger and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2002-08-01 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author here offers a radical departure from traditional treatments of Old Testament theology. Rather than offering a systematic approach, he discusses the various theological voices coming from different social settings within ancient Israel: the family and the clan, village, tribal alliance, and kingdom. Gerstenberger concludes with his reflections on how the biblical witness informs contemporary theology, and must be contextual and ecumenical in order to be authentic.