Precious in His Sight

by Roy B. Zuck

Overview

Description: Though numerous volumes have been written on human observations about children, very few volumes present God's perspective on them as recorded in the Bible. Precious in His Sight fills the gap admirably. Not only is this volume unique, it is also comprehensive. The author covers all of the children in the Bible, intensively studying the biblical text as well as incorporating insights from the best historical works on childhood and child-rearing in ancient times. The author's sensitivity to the cultural and sociological factors impinging on families in biblical times is everywhere apparent. In order to appreciate what the book of Proverbs says about children, for example, one must understand how children were treated and viewed in other cultures during Old Testament times. Everything the Bible says about children applies to contemporary childhood, according to the author. He finds biblical examples and abundant implications for children's physical, emotional, social, and spiritual development. The principles that can be garnered from this incisive work will help educators and parents in the teaching and training of children today. About the Contributor(s): Roy B. Zuck is Senior Professor Emeritus of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary, where he taught for twenty-three years, including seven years as Vice President for Academic Affairs. He is editor of Bibliotheca Sacra and coeditor of the widely acclaimed two-volume Bible Knowledge Commentary. He has written or edited more than seventy books on Christian education and biblical and theological topics. His books include Teaching as Jesus Taught, Spirit-Filled Teaching, and Basic Bible Interpretation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781620322291
Publisher:	Wipf & Stock Publishers
Publication date:	05/22/2012
Pages:	282
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.59(d)
Age Range:	15 Years

About the Author

Roy B. Zuck is Senior Professor Emeritus of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary, where he taught for twenty-three years, including seven years as Vice President for Academic Affairs. He is editor of Bibliotheca Sacra and coeditor of the widely acclaimed two-volume Bible Knowledge Commentary. He has written or edited more than seventy books on Christian education and biblical and theological topics. His books include Teaching as Paul Taught, Spirit-Filled Teaching, and Basic Bible Interpretation.

Table of Contents

List of Tables 9

1 "Let the Children Come to Me" The Challenge of Children 11

2 "Children Doomed to Misfortune" Children Are in Trouble! 23

3 "To Whom Should We Go?" Is There No Answer? 39

4 "The Children the Lord Has Given Me" Childbirth in Bible Times 45

5 "You Shall Not Murder" America's National Crime Against the Unborn 71

6 "A Full Quiver" Size and Membership of Bible Families 91

7 "Bringing Up Children" Parental Responsibilities in Bible Families 105

8 "In the Way He Should Go" Educating Children in Bible Times 127

9 "And the Child Grew" Growth Stages of Children in the Bible 149

10 "Honor Your Father and Your Mother" The Role of Children in Bible Families 159

11 "Unto Us a Child Is Born" Jesus' Birth and Boyhood 177

12 "He Took the Children in His Arms" Jesus and Children 201

13 "Of Such Is the Kingdom of God" Children, Baptism, and Salvation 217

Index of Subjects 243

Index of Names 247

Index of Biblical Names 257

Index of Scripture References 263