Theologies in the Old Testament

By Erhard S. Gerstenberger

Book Overview

Internationally renowned scholar Erhard Gerstenberger here offers a radical departure from traditional treatments. Rather than a systematic approach to theological topics in the Old Testament, Gerstenberger discusses its various theological voices rooted in different social settings within ancient Israel: the family and clan, the village, the tribal group, and the kingdom. Further, he discusses the variety of Israel's views concerning the divine-polytheism, syncretism, and monotheism. Gerstenberger concludes with his reflections on how contemporary theology is informed by the biblical witness and how it must be contextual and ecumenical in order to be authentic.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0800634659
• ISBN13: 9780800634650
• Release Date: July 2002
• Publisher: Fortress Press
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.5" x 9.5"