A Commentary of the Holy Scriptures, Vol. 7: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical, With Special Reference to Ministers and Students; Containing ... Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Peter Lange

9780332946252: A Commentary of the Holy Scriptures, Vol. 7: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical, With Special Reference to Ministers and Students; Containing ... Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0332946258 ISBN 13: 9780332946252

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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How Chronicles shapes biblical history and faith , this scholarly introduction explains where the book fits in the biblical canon and how its viewpoint differs from earlier histories.

The volume surveys the two-part structure of Chronicles: a genealogical opening that links David, the Levites, and priests to earlier generations, and a historical core that revisits the kings of Judah with a distinctive emphasis on the theocratic order. It also explains the author’s late postexilic perspective and his aim to illuminate worship, priestly roles, and theological meaning, rather than merely recount events.

Learn how the Chronist’s Jewish perspective affects the portrayal of kings and worship
See how the book relates to the books of Samuel and Kings, and why it omits or adds details
Understand the treatment of chronology, genealogies, and temple reform in the narrative
Discover the scholarly context and sources referenced in shaping this commentary

Ideal for ministers, students, and readers seeking a precise, historically grounded introduction to the Chronicles and its theological aims.

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