Rad, Gerhard von, 1901-1971.

From Genesis to Chronicles : explorations in Old Testament theology / Gerhard von Rad ; edited by K.C. Hanson. - 1st Fortress Press ed. - Minneapolis : Fortress Press, 2005. - xix, 286 p. ; 24 cm. - Fortress classics in biblical studies .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 267-273) and indexes.

The form-critical problem of the Hexateuch -- The promised land and Yahweh's land in the Hexateuch -- Faith reckoned as righteousness -- The Joseph narrative and ancient wisdom -- There remains still a rest for the people of God -- Ancient word and living Word : Deuteronomy -- The tent and the ark -- The city on the hill -- The beginnings of historical writings in ancient Israel -- The Deuteronimic theology of history in 1 and 2 Kings -- The royal ritual in Judah -- The theological problem of the Old Testament doctrine of creation -- "Righteousness" and "life" in the cultic language of the Psalms -- Some aspects of the Old Testament worldview -- Job 38 and ancient Egyptian wisdom -- The levitical sermon in 1 and 2 Chronicles.

0800637178 (hardcover : alk. paper) 0800637186 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2004030602


Bible.--Old Testament--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible.--Old Testament--Theology.

BS1188 / .R313 2005

221.6