Themes in Old Testament Theology by William A. Dyrness (English) Paperback Book

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William A. Dyrness introduces the important themes of the Old Testament.

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Studying the New Testament without a background in the Old is like listening to only the last movement of a great symphony. Unless we begin at the beginning, we miss the sense of developing themes and their subtle variations. To fully appreciate the music of the Bible, we need to listen to its early movements.William Dyrness helps us by providing a set of program notes to important Old Testament themes: the self-revelation of God, the nature of God, creation and providence, man and woman, sin, covenant, law, worship, piety, ethics, wisdom, the Spirit of God, prophecy and the hope of Israel. By attuning our ears to these themes, Dyrness sets us on a course of enriching study and increased understanding.

Author Biography

William A. Dyrness (DTheol, University of Strasbourg; Doctorandus, Free University) is professor of theology and culture at Fuller Theological Seminary. He is the author of many books, including Modern Art and the Life of a Culture (with Jonathan Anderson), Senses of the Soul: Art and the Visual in Christian Worship, Reformed Theology and Visual Culture, Changing the Mind of Missions (with James Engel), Theology Without Borders (with Oscar Garcia-Johnson), and was a general editor of the Global Dictionary of Theology.

Table of Contents

1. The Self-Revelation of GodSelf-Revelation: Basis of OT RevelationMajor Instances of God?s Self-RevelationSummary2. The Nature of GodMedia of revelationThe Nature of GodThe Character and Activity of God3. Creation and ProvidenceCreationMyth and History in the OTProvidence: God?s Continuing Relationship to Creation4. Man and WomanThe Creation of Man and WomanThe Nature of HumankindSummary5. SinThe Origin of Sin: The FallThe Vocabulary and Definition of SinThe Character of Sin in the OTThe Results of Sin6. The CovenantBackground of the Covenant IdeasDevelopment of the OT CovenantTheological Implications of the Covenant7. The LawBackground and Development of the ConceptThe Law in the CommunityThe Character of the Law8. WorshipThe Need for FormSacred PlacesSacred TimesSacred ActionsThe Theology of the Cult9. PietyTheological Character of PietyCharacteristic Expressions of Piety10. EthicsThe Basis of OT EthicsDevelopment of the Principles of OT EthicsThe Teaching of the Prophets11. WisdomThe Development of the Idea of WisdomThe Theological Character of WisdomThe Future of Wisdom12. The Spirit of GodVocabulary and Basic MeaningTheological Development13. ProphecyThe Origin of OT ProphecyThe Classical Prophets14. The Hope of IsraelThe Vision of the KingdomDeath and the AfterlifeBasic Bibliography of Old Testament TheologyScripture Index

Long Description

Studying the New Testament without a background in the Old is like listening to only the last movement of a great symphony. Unless we begin at the beginning, we miss the sense of developing themes and their subtle variations. To fully appreciate the music of the Bible, we need to listen to its early movements.William Dyrness helps us by providing a set of program notes to important Old Testament themes: the self-revelation of God, the nature of God, creation and providence, man and woman, sin, covenant, law, worship, piety, ethics, wisdom, the Spirit of God, prophecy and the hope of Israel. By attuning our ears to these themes, Dyrness sets us on a course of enriching study and increased understanding.

Details ISBN0877847266 Author William A. Dyrness Short Title THEMES IN OT THEOLOGY Pages 252 Language English ISBN-10 0877847266 ISBN-13 9780877847267 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 230 Place of Publication Illinois Country of Publication United States Imprint Inter-Varsity Press,US Residence CA, US DOI 10.1604/9780877847267 AU Release Date 1980-02-01 NZ Release Date 1980-02-01 US Release Date 1980-02-01 UK Release Date 1980-02-01 Publisher InterVarsity Press Year 1980 Publication Date 1980-02-01 Audience General We've got this

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