Encounters with Biblical Theology

Name: Encounters with Biblical Theology
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ISBN: 9780800637699

By: John J. Collins

Augsburg Fortress / 2005 / Paperback

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Product Description

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Seminal essays by this Yale professor have been conveniently collected into one volume: "The Politics of Biblical Interpretation," "The Biblical Vision of the Common Good," "Jesus and the Messiahs of Israel," "Daniel As Reliable Witness to Past and Future in the United States of America." 176 pages, softcover. Fortress.

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Title: Encounters with Biblical Theology
By: John J. Collins
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 176
Vendor: Augsburg Fortress
Publication Date: 2005

Dimensions: 9 X 6 (inches)
Weight: 15 ounces
ISBN: 0800637690
ISBN-13: 9780800637699
Stock No: WW37692

Publisher's Description

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This important book for use in Old Testament courses is also a valuable resource for those exploring the role of the Bible in culture today. The articles include:

Theoretical Issues"Is a Critical Biblical Theology Possible?""Biblical Theology and the History of Israelite Religion""The Politics of Biblical Interpretation"

The Pentateuch"Faith without Works: Biblical Ethics and the Sacrifice of Isaac""The Development of the Exodus Tradition""The Exodus and Biblical Theology""The Biblical Vision of the Common Good"

Wisdom and Biblical Theology"The Biblical Precedent for Natural Theology""Proverbial Wisdom and the Yahwist Vision""Natural Theology and Biblical Tradition: The Case of Hellenistic Judaism"

Apocalyptic Literature"Temporality and Politics in Jewish Apocalyptic Literature""The Book of Truth: Daniel as Reliable Witness to Past and Future in the United States of America""The Legacy of Apocalypticism: Christian Adaptations of Jewish Tradition""Jesus and the Messiahs of Israel""Jewish Monotheism and Christian Theology"

Author Bio

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John J. Collins is Holmes Professor of Old Testament Criticism and Interpretation at Yale Divinity School and author of many works, including, from Fortress Press, Encounters with Biblical Theology (2005), Does the Bible Justify Violence? (2004), and Daniel (Hermeneia, 1994).