TY - BOOK AU - Pate,C.Marvin TI - The story of Israel: a biblical theology SN - 9780830827480 AV - BS543 PY - 2004/// CY - Downers Grove, Illinois PB - InterVarsity Press KW - Bible KW - Theology N1 - 1 (pages 283.-295) and indexes; Introduction : The story of Israel and biblical theology --; The Pentateuch : Divine will and human responsibility --; The historical books : sin and exile --; The Psalms and the wisdom literature : contested story --; The prophets : sin, exile and restoration --; Second Temple Judaism : unity and diversity in the Deuteronomistic tradition --; The Synoptics : the Gospel story and the story of Israel --; John : signs of the restoration --; Acts : the nations will listen --; Paul : the reverse of the curse --; The General Epistles and Hebrews : in exile but on the brink of restoration --; Revelation : the transforming vision --; Conclusion; 2 N2 - "This book explores the unitive theme of this story of Israel from Genesis to Revelation. Probing each section of Scripture - from Pentateuch, History, Psalms and Prophets to Gospels, Epistles and Apocalypse - the authors bring the contours of this story to light. From close-up examinations of key texts to panoramic shots of the biblical terrain, The Story of Israel unfolds an intriguing and compelling perspective on biblical theology. And with its features of recommended readings and study questions, it is a textbook suitable for classroom and individual study."--BOOK JACKET ER -