Theology in Language, Rhetoric, and Beyond: Essays in Old and New Testament

by Jack R Lundbom

Overview

'Theology in Language, Rhetoric, and Beyond' places before a broad audience of students and general readers theological essays on both the Old and New Testaments. Theology is seen to derive from a number of sources: the biblical language, biblical rhetoric and composition, academic disciplines other than philosophy, and above all a careful exegesis of the biblical text. The essay on Psalm 23 makes use of anthropology and human-development theory; the essay on Deuteronomy incorporates Wisdom themes; the essay called Jeremiah and the Created Order looks at ideas not only about God and creation but also about the seldom-considered idea of God and a return to chaos; and the essay on the Confessions of Jeremiah examines, not the words thatthis extraordinary prophet was given by God to preach, but what he himself felt and experienced in the office to which he was called. One essay on Biblical and theological themes includes a translation into the African language of Lingala, which weaves together the story of early Christianity with the more recent founding of churches in Africa and Asia. Jack R. Lundbom argues eloquently through these essays that theology is rooted in biblical words, in themselves, in rhetoric and their different contexts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780227175118
Publisher:	James Clarke & Co. Ltd
Publication date:	02/26/2015
Pages:	220
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x (d)

About the Author

Jack R. Lundbom is currently Distinguished Visiting Scholar at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Evanston, Illinois. He is author of 'Jeremiah: A Study in Ancient Hebrew Rhetoric' (1975; 1997), a three-volume 'Jeremiah' in the Anchor Bible Commentary series (1999; 2004), and a 'Deuteronomy commentary' (2013).

Table of Contents

Permissions Preface Abbreviations 1 Grace and Favor in the Old Testament: Hebrew hnn 2 Burning Anger in the Old Testament: Hebrew hrh, yst, and yqd 3 God in Your Grace Transform the World 4 Biblical and Theological Themes Translation into Lingala - Rev. Richard Anderson 5 Deuteronomy 6 Yahweh Comes to Be King on Earth (Deut 33:2-5) 7 And the Word of the Lord Came to Huldah 8 Jeremiah and the Created Order 9 The Confessions of Jeremiah 10 Psalm 23: Song of Passage 11 Mary Magdalene and Song of Songs 3:1-4 12 All Great Works of God Begin in Secret 13 Theology in Language, Rhetoric, and Beyond Index of Scriptural References Index of Authors and Names not the words that this extraordinary prophet was given by God to preach

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Those who know Jack Lundbom as a first-rank commentator and exegete will be delighted with this selection of his essays, which range from technical studies of key Old Testament terms of theological importance to reflections on themes across the two Testaments to imaginative readings of familiar texts, such as Psalm 23 and John 20 (against the background of Song of Songs), to personal and pastoral perspectives that are rich and heart-warming and eminently readable. Theology in Language, Rhetoric, and Beyond . . . would be a not inappropriate title for these splendid essays on biblical theology living and applied."
—Robert P. Gordon, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK

"Professor Lundbom provides a rich resource for scholars, pastors, and others who seek first-rate scholarship on several critical concepts and themes of Scripture. The essays are brief and clear, reflecting the best of contemporary studies in Hebrew Scripture. Whether exploring the meaning of grace, forgiveness, or God's wrath, these essays are a must for the serious student of the Bible. Of particular note is the way in which Lundbom weaves together the story of early Christianity with the more recent founding of churches in Africa and Asia. A working teacher or preacher should have this resource at hand."
—Philip A. Amerson, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Evanston, IL

Editorial Reviews

"Those who know Jack Lundbom as a first-rank commentator and exegete will be delighted with this selection of his essays, which range from technical studies of key Old Testament terms of theological importance to reflections on themes across the two Testaments to imaginative readings of familiar texts, such as Psalm 23 and John 20 (against the background of Song of Songs), to personal and pastoral perspectives that are rich and heart-warming and eminently readable. Theology in Language, Rhetoric, and Beyond . . . would be a not inappropriate title for these splendid essays on biblical theology living and applied."
—Robert P. Gordon, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK

"Professor Lundbom provides a rich resource for scholars, pastors, and others who seek first-rate scholarship on several critical concepts and themes of Scripture. The essays are brief and clear, reflecting the best of contemporary studies in Hebrew Scripture. Whether exploring the meaning of grace, forgiveness, or God's wrath, these essays are a must for the serious student of the Bible. Of particular note is the way in which Lundbom weaves together the story of early Christianity with the more recent founding of churches in Africa and Asia. A working teacher or preacher should have this resource at hand."
—Philip A. Amerson, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Evanston, IL

From the Publisher