Beale, G. K. 1949-,

The temple and the church's mission : a biblical theology of the dwelling place of God / [print] G.K. Beale. - Leicester, England : Apollos ; 2004. Downers Grove, Illinois : Inter-Varsity Press, [(c)2004. - 458 pages ; 22 cm. - New studies in biblical theology ; 17 . - New studies in biblical theology (InterVarsity Press) ; 17. .



Cosmic symbolism of temples in the Old Testament The expanding purpose of temples in the Old testament The expanding end-time purpose of temples in the Old Testament The "already and not yet" fulfillment of the end-time temple in Christ and his people : the Gospels The inauguration of a new temple in the book of Acts The inauguration of a new temple in the epistles of Paul The question of the temple in 2 Thessalonians The inauguration of a new temple in Hebrews The initial eschatological stages of the world-encompassing temple in Revelation I The question of the temple in Ezekiel 40-48 and its relationship to the New Testament Theological conclusions : the physical temple as a foreshadowing of God's and Christ's presence as the true temple Practical reflections on Eden and the temple for the church in the twenty-first century.



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Bible--Theology.


Temple of God.

BS680.T467 2004 BS680.T4.B366.T467 2004