A Biblical Perspective on What It Means to Be Human This major work by a widely respected Old Testament scholar and theologian unpacks a biblical perspective on fundamental questions of what it means to be human. J. Gordon McConville explores how a biblical view of humanity provides a foundation for Christian reflection on ethics, economics, politics, and church life and practice. The book shows that the Old Testament's view of humanity as "earthed" and "embodied" plays an essential part in a well-rounded Christian theology and spirituality, and applies the theological concept of the "image of God" to all areas of human existence.

Being Human in God's World: An Old Testament Theology of Humanity

Religion & Spirituality

McConville, J. Gordon

Christian Books & Bibles

Baker Academic

The book of Joshua is often troubling ― what should we make of the fact that the violent occupation of land is not simply presented, but celebrated? How can we reconcile that with the key role the book plays in the biblical drama of salvation? What should we make of the God of Joshua? / In this volume Gordon McConville and Stephen Williams interpret Joshua in relation to Christian theology, addressing such questions and placing the book in its proper place in the canonical whole. McConville deals specifically with the commentary and exegesis of the text. Williams then moves in to focus on issues of interpretation. He addresses key theological themes, such as land, covenant, law, miracle, judgment (with the problem of genocide), and idolatry. / The authors posit that the theological topics engaged in Joshua are not limited to the horizons of the author and first readers of the book, but that Joshua is part of a much larger testimony which concerns readers yet today.

Joshua (Two Horizons New Testament Commentary (THNTC))

Williams, Stephen N.

Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.

The historical books, from Joshua to Ezra and Nehemiah, form the narrative backbone of the Old Testament. Without them the Pentateuch would stop cold and the Prophets would hang in suspension. Even the Psalms and Wisdom literature would lose some of their luster for lack of a setting. Without these historical books the New Testament would be resolving an incomplete narrative, answering a question only half and hesitantly posed. For all these reasons and more, it is a tragic fact that many of us today cannot give a brief and coherent account of this story. We fear that books with names like Judges, Kings and Chronicles would bore us. But nothing could be further from the truth. For the story they tell is full of action and intrigue, tragedy and suspense, vivid characters and memorable events. They are the stuff of great art and literature, and they have inspired men and women to lives and deeds of uncommon faith and courage. Exploring these books is essential for a true education, whether religious or otherwise. In this guidebook, Philip E. Satterthwaite and J. Gordon McConville introduce us to the content and the context of these historical books. We view them within the setting of ancient history and history writing, and come to appreciate their literary artistry, their role within the Scriptures of Israel, and their lasting value as theological and ethical resources. Designed especially for students, Exploring the Old Testament, Volume 2: A Guide to the Historical Books overflows with interesting and helpful features that encourage avid exploration and the joy of learning.

Exploring the Old Testament: A Guide to the Historical Books (Exploring the Bible)

Satterthwaite, Philip E.

IVP Academic

Exploring the Old Testament: A Guide to the Prophets considers the often misunderstood prophetic books of the Old Testament, including an exploration of their historical context, their artful use of language and their place within the chorus of Old Testament voices. This critically informed and theologically sensitive introduction to the Prophets introduces students to 
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<li>issues in critical interpretation</li>
<li>the place of the prophetic books in the Old Testament canon</li>
<li>the social location of biblical prophets</li>
<li>contemporary applications of the prophetic books</li>
<li>dates and destinations of the prophecies of each of the books</li>
<li>theological contributions of the prophetic books</li>
<li>an overview of literary criticism on the Prophets</li>
</ul> In this textbook you will find double-column formatting for ease of use, annotated bibliographies for further reading, sidebar explorations of select historical and textual topics in greater detail, a glossary of terms, and relevant charts and maps.

Exploring the Old Testament: A Guide to the Prophets (Exploring the Bible)

Exploring the Old Testament: A Guide to the Historical Books Volume 2

Exploring the Old Testament: A Guide to the Historical Books (Volume 2) (Exploring the Bible Series)

Exploring the Old Testament: A Guide to the Prophets (Volume 4) (Exploring the Bible Series)

Two rival views dominate contemporary Jeremiah scholarship. One sees the book as essentially a Deuteronomistic product, the other as stemming largely from the prophet himself. McConville enters into dialogue with both sides of the debate before setting out his own approach to reading the book of Jeremiah. He contends that the characterization of Jeremiah as Deuteronomistic obscures its individuality and vitality and retards rather than furthers the task of is elucidation. McConville provides an understanding of the theology and purpose of Jeremiah that informs other major areas of Old Testament study.

Judgment and Promise: An Interpretation of the Book of Jeremiah

History

Ancient Civilizations

Eisenbrauns

Series; Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ; 179. Physical description; 155 p. ; 23 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographies and index. Contents; Living at the place of decision : time and place in the framework of Deuteronomy / J.G. Millar -- Time, place and the deuteronomic altar-law / J.G. McConville. Subjects; Bible. Old Testament. Deuteronomy - Criticism, interpretation, etc. Bible. Old Testament. Deuteronomy - History of contemporary events. Bible. Old Testament. Deuteronomy - Criticism, Textual. Bible. Old Testament. Deuteronomy - Theology. Bible. Old Testament. Deuteronomy - Chronology. Bible. Old Testament. Deuteronomy - Geography. Bible. Old Testament. Deuteronomy - Criticism, interpretation, etc. Bible. O.T. Deuteronomy - History of contemporary events. Bible. O.T. Deuteronomy - Criticism, Textual. Bible. O.T. Deuteronomy - Theology. Bible. O.T. Deuteronomy - Chronology. Bible. O.T. Deuteronomy - Geography. Bible. O.T. Deuteronomy - Criticism, interpretation, etc. Bible. Deuteronomy - History of contemporary events. Bible. Deuteronomy - Criticism, Textual. Bible. Deuteronomy - Theology. Bible. Deuteronomy - Chronology. Bible. Deuteronomy - Geography. Bible. Deuteronomy - Criticism, interpretation, etc. Bible. O.T. Deuteronomy. Bible. Deuteronomy. Time - Biblical teaching. History - Religious aspects - Christianity. Law (Theology) - Biblical teaching. Jewish law. Worship (Judaism). History - Religious aspects - Christianity - Biblical teaching. Time - Religious aspects - Christianity. Christianity - Scriptures. Religion. Genre; Bibliography.

Time and place in Deuteronomy (Journal for the study of the Old Testament)

Millar, J. G.

Sheffield Academic Press, Limited

The book of Joshua, with its memorable images of the crossing of the River Jordan and the miraculous conquest of the city of Jericho, plays an important part in the Old Testament's narrative and theology of God's promise and gift of the land of Canaan to Israel. Joshua himself succeeds Moses as the one responsible for leading the people in their covenantal commitment to keeping the Torah, as he guides them into their inheritance. In these ways it has made a contribution to sustaining faith and spirituality. Yet Joshua's disturbing narrative of divine warfare has also left a terrible legacy of authorizing violence in the name of religion.  In this volume, Gordon McConville considers the various aspects of interpreting the book, including questions of its origins and occasion, its literary formation and its theology. He also looks squarely at the difficulties it poses to the modern reader, and the dangers of simplistic interpretations, especially when allied with power systems.  Yet, among the possible approaches to Joshua, certain readings suggest unexpected messages, and with the book's memorable central image of crossing a river in an escape from tyranny into new life, it can prompt fruitful reflection on other 'crossings'. Such reflection can contribute to the imaginative overcoming of the deepest human hostilities.

Joshua: Crossing Divides

Sheffield Phoenix Press Ltd.

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