Theologies in the Old Testament /Erhard S. Gerstenberger ; translated by John Bowden.
Gerstenberger, Erhard,
Theologies in the Old Testament /Erhard S. Gerstenberger ; translated by John Bowden. - Fortress Press edition.ition - Minneapolis : Fortress Press, (c)2002. - x, 358 pages ; 25 cm
Preliminary Remarks -- Introduction -- Sketch of the Social History of Israel -- Deity in the Circle of Family and Clan -- Deities of the Village (Small-Town) Community -- God and Goddess in the Tribal Alliance -- Kingdom Theologies in Israel -- Faith Community of 'Israel' After the Deportations -- Polytheism, Syncretism and the One God -- Effects and Controversies.
Internationally renowned scholar Erhard Gerstenberger here offers a radical departure from traditional treatments. Rather than a systematic approach to theological topics in the Old Testament, Gerstenberger discusses its various theological voices rooted in different social settings within ancient Israel: the family and clan, the village, the tribal group, and the kingdom. Further, he discusses the variety of Israel's views concerning the divine--polytheism, syncretism, and monotheism. Gerstenberger concludes with his reflections on how contemporary theology is informed by the biblical witness and how it must be contextual and ecumenical in order to be authentic.
9780800634650
2004298888
Bible--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible--Social scientific criticism.
Bible.--Old Testament--Theology.
God (Judaism)
Judaism--History.
BS1192 / .T446 2002 BS1192
Theologies in the Old Testament /Erhard S. Gerstenberger ; translated by John Bowden. - Fortress Press edition.ition - Minneapolis : Fortress Press, (c)2002. - x, 358 pages ; 25 cm
Preliminary Remarks -- Introduction -- Sketch of the Social History of Israel -- Deity in the Circle of Family and Clan -- Deities of the Village (Small-Town) Community -- God and Goddess in the Tribal Alliance -- Kingdom Theologies in Israel -- Faith Community of 'Israel' After the Deportations -- Polytheism, Syncretism and the One God -- Effects and Controversies.
Internationally renowned scholar Erhard Gerstenberger here offers a radical departure from traditional treatments. Rather than a systematic approach to theological topics in the Old Testament, Gerstenberger discusses its various theological voices rooted in different social settings within ancient Israel: the family and clan, the village, the tribal group, and the kingdom. Further, he discusses the variety of Israel's views concerning the divine--polytheism, syncretism, and monotheism. Gerstenberger concludes with his reflections on how contemporary theology is informed by the biblical witness and how it must be contextual and ecumenical in order to be authentic.
9780800634650
2004298888
Bible--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible--Social scientific criticism.
Bible.--Old Testament--Theology.
God (Judaism)
Judaism--History.
BS1192 / .T446 2002 BS1192