1 & 2 Kings (Understanding the Bible Commentary Series)

1 & 2 Kings (Understanding the Bible Commentary Series)
ISBN-10
1441238301
ISBN-13
9781441238306
Category
Religion
Pages
320
Language
English
Published
2012-07-01
Publisher
Baker Books
Author
Iain W. Provan

Description

Provan treats 1 and 2 Kings as a unified whole nestled within its canonical context. Kings constantly presupposes knowledge of the remainder of the story of Israel and invites reflection upon itself in the light of the prophetic writings and of the New Testament. It is examined here as narrative literature with historiographical intent, designed to teach its readers about God and the Ways of God. Provan does a masterful job of drawing the reader's attention to themes that are repeated in Kings, such as the theme of God's promise and how it is fulfilled among God's people. He has succeeded in making Kings a more readily accessible book.

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