Power, Providence, and Personality: Biblical Insight into Life and Ministry - Softcover

Brueggemann, Walter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0664251382 ISBN 13: 9780664251383

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press, 1990

Synopsis

Prominent biblical scholar and author Walter Brueggemann studies three passages from the books of Samuel, using the methods of literary criticism and rhetorical analysis. He examines the ways the themes of power, divine providence, and David's personality cohere in the biblical narrative to explain David's rise to power and assumption of the kingship and his dominance over Saul.

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About the Author

Walter Brueggemann is William Marcellus McPheeters Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia. He is the world's leading interpreter of the Old Testament, and is the author of numerous books, including Introduction to the Old Testament: The Canon and Christian Imagination and Reverberations of Faith: A Theological Handbook of Old Testament Themes.

From Library Journal

Brueggemann, a leading Protestant Old Testament scholar, gives an exciting study of three passages from I and II Samuel. Using literary and rhetorical analysis and studying the themes of power, providence, and personality, Brueggemann draws implications for contemporary Christian ministry from the story of David's rise to power and Saul's decline. Brueggemann reveals especially Yahweh's hidden but powerful presence, the complex and revolutionary cultural situation, and the personal charisma of David, as well as the lessons contained therein for today. Highly recommended for all libraries; essential for seminaries.
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About this edition

• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0664251382
• ISBN 13: 9780664251383
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 120