The world cries out for a prophetic word to the chaos, unrest, and destructiveness of our times. Can the biblical prophets speak into our world today? Old Testament ethicist M. Daniel Carroll R. shows that learning from the prophets can make us better prepared for Christian witness. In this guide to the ethical material of Old Testament prophetic literature, Carroll highlights key ethical concerns of the three prophets most associated with social critique--Amos, Isaiah, and Micah--showing their relevance for those who wish to speak with a prophetic voice today. The book focuses on the pride that generates injustice and the religious life that legitimates an unacceptable status quo--both of which bring judgment--as well as the ethical importance of the visions of restoration after divine judgment. Each of these components in the biblical text makes its own particular call to readers to respond in an appropriate manner. The book also links biblical teaching with prophetic voices of the modern era.
"The world today cries out for a prophetic word to the chaos, unrest, and destructiveness of our times.
In this relatively slim volume Tom O'Malley takes on the formidable task of challenging one of the most powerful institutions known to mankind, namely the Catholic Church.
David J. A. Clines and Philip R. Davies; Sheffield: JSOT Press, 1989). 58.Tsumura, Earth and the Waters, 65. 59.Ibid., 43. See also Norman Habel, who gives some possible reasons why the chaos motif has been commonly accepted in the face ...
A rewarding read for whomever undertakes it, this book will broaden your view of the church, and deepen your appreciation for the many forms of Christian expression.
This book presents the most up-to-date academic work in Old Testament character ethics, covering topics throughout the Torah, the Prophets, and the Writings, in addition to the use of the Bible in the modern world.
Pastors, teachers, and lay leaders will find this insightful guide a must-have tool for sharing the good news of salvation by faith alone with Catholic friends and family members.
The Gospel and the Catholic Church
Steeped in history, Connell situates the modern lectionary in the context of the Catholic tradition of liturgical proclamation.
This book provides historical context for understanding the most prominent of these theories in contrast to Aquinas, and examines some of their theological implications.
"This book establishes three aspects of the mystery of the Church: that the Church is (1) the people of God, chosen for the salvation of the world in Christ; (2) the virginal Bride who becomes one Body and one Spirit by Christ; and (3) the ...