Del 8 i serien NEW COLLEGEVILLE BIBLE COMMENTARY: OLD TESTAMENT

First and Second Samuel

Volume 8

Häftad, Engelska, 2012

329 kr

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First and Second Samuel tell the story of the beginnings of monarchy in ancient Israel. These two powerful narratives present many great figures of biblical history—Samuel, Saul, and David—and explore the complex interaction of historical developments and human fidelity under God. In the books of Samuel, characters interact to influence and persuade, to express motivation and desire, and to shape the reader's understanding of the issues that faced the Israelites as they responded to God's invitation to covenant. Through the medium of story, the reader shares in the perennial struggle to discover, in the midst of personal and political conflict, God's ways for humanity.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2012-03-01
Mått152 x 229 x 10 mm
Vikt227 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieNEW COLLEGEVILLE BIBLE COMMENTARY: OLD TESTAMENT
Antal sidor168
FörlagLiturgical Press
ISBN9780814628423

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CONTENTSAbbreviations 4THE BOOKS OF FIRST AND SECOND SAMUELIntroduction 5Text and Commentary 9Hannah’s Gift (1 Samuel 1–3) 9The Ark Narratives (1 Samuel 4:1–7:1) 20The Transition to Monarchy (1 Samuel 7–15) 25The Rise of David (1 Samuel 16:1–2 Samuel 5:12) 51The Reign of David (2 Samuel 5:13–8:18) 104The Family of David (2 Samuel 9–20) 113Appendices (2 Samuel 21–24) 149Review Aids and Discussion Topics 161Index of Citations from the Catechism of the Catholic Church 165Maps 166

The author traces the convoluted path which took God’s people from fiercely independent tribes to a community under the Davidic dynasty. His clear, concise, and flowing commentary elucidate the comical clashes that occur when God’s guiding presence and power are made known to people in new ways. At the center of the ancient tale are tensions that arise between human plans and preferences, and divine choices which highlight God’s freedom. Ultimately, readers are led to reflect on how one comes to recognize God’s will and how, even though humans misperceive and make mistakes, God ‘corrects their sins and rectifies their consequences.’Elizabeth Nagel, SSD, Professor, Department of Biblical Exegesis and Proclamation, Mundelein Seminary