Mission in the Old Testament

Mission in the Old TestamentWalter Kaiser questions the notion that the New Testament represents a deviation from God's supposed intention to save only the Israelites. He argues that contrary to popular opinion the older Testament does not reinforce an exclusive redemptive plan. Instead, it emphasizes a common human condition and God's original and continuing concern for all humanity. Kaiser shows that the Israelites' mission was always to actively spread to gentiles the Good

incorporating a unique global and catholic perspective

environmentalists

It also revives "the art of fashioning the soul" as an essential aspect of Christian spiritual formation and character development

and inclusion

this book will help music lovers discover how God's diversity shines through sound

current research

This work examines the extant primary sources of the Christian doctrine of God from the First Ecumenical Council at Nicea to the Second Ecumenical Council at Constantinople

Young focuses on the historical development and theological significance of parables in both traditions and examines five theological subjects that are dealt with in parables: prayer

Intermediate Biblical Hebrew features integrated examples and lessons

Angela Parker

Lesslie Newbigin

developed this book from a course he teaches that has been refined through many years of classroom experience