Abingdon Old Testament Commentaries: 1 - 2 Kings - Softcover

Hens-Piazza, Gina

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0687490219 ISBN 13: 9780687490219

Publisher: Abingdon Press, 2006

Synopsis

Engages the reader by amplifying the biblical resonances echoing in our own world today by disclosing how God's Word is embodied and made known by those we least expect. The Abingdon Old Testament Commentaries provide compact, critical commentaries on the books of the Old Testament for the use of theological students and pastors. The commentaries are also useful for upper-level college or university students and for those responsible for teaching in congregational settings. In addition to providing basic information and insights into the Old Testament writings, these commentaries exemplify the tasks and procedures of careful interpretation, to assist students of the Old Testament in coming to an informed and critical engagement with the biblical texts themselves. This study of the Books of Kings unfolds with attention and sensitivity to the immense literary artistry that craft these narratives. While setting forth the literary and theological significance of these traditions concerning the major figures in these canonical books, i.e. Israel's Kings, this commentary consistently trains our attention upon the minor characters also resident in these stories. Fixing upon these individuals as well as the prophets, the exegetical discussion often discloses how God's Word is embodied and made known by those we might least expect. While steadfastly avoiding analogical readings, the theological and ethical exposition skillfully engage the reader by amplifying the resonances in these texts echoing in our own world today. The present volume gives an up-to-date, readable commentary on the books of 1-2 Kings. The commentary covers critical issues section by section while emphasizing the larger theological and literary issues in Kings and illustrating its relevance for modern readers.

About this title

About the Author:

Gina Hens-Piazza is at Jesuit School of Theology, Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California.

About this edition

• Publisher: Abingdon Press
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0687490219
• ISBN 13: 9780687490219
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 407
• Editor: Newsom Carol A., Hiebert Theodore, Seow C. L., O'Connor Kathleen M., Carolyn Pressler