The Unrelenting God: God's Action in Scripture: God's Action in Scripture: Essays in Honor of Beverly Roberts Gaventa - Softcover

Downs, David J.; Skinner, Matthew L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0802867677 ISBN 13: 9780802867674

Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2013

Synopsis

A stellar contribution to the theological interpretation of Scripture Is God still, as it has been argued, the "neglected factor" in New Testament theology? How does the Bible speak imaginatively and concretely about who God is and what God's activity on behalf of the world looks like? In The Unrelenting God sixteen accomplished scholars in the fields of biblical and theological studies explore ways in which Scripture speaks about God's character and God's activity in the world. As honoree Beverly Roberts Gaventa has done throughout her career, the contributors address important and nuanced theological themes such as God's dramatic invasion of the world in the gospel of Jesus Christ, God's ultimate triumph over the powers of sin and death, and humanity's ongoing participation with God in Christ. Scholars, students, and church leaders will appreciate this volume's careful theological interpretation of whole scriptural books and individual passages -- and its ability to model instructively how that interpretation is best done. Contributors: Shane Berg Martinus C. de Boer Alexandra R. Brown William Sanger Campbell David J. Downs Susan Grove Eastman Joel B. Green Douglas Harink Richard B. Hays L. Ann Jervis Jacqueline E. Lapsley J. Louis Martyn John B. F. Miller Matthew L. Skinner Katherine Sonderegger Francis Watson Michael Welker

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About the Author

David J Downs is Associate Professor of New Testament Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0802867677
• ISBN 13: 9780802867674
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 340