1 Chronicles (Hermeneia: A Critical & Historical Commentary on the Bible) This commentary takes advantage of advances in the textual history of Samuel and Kings, demonstrating in many cases that the differences often ascribed to the Chronicler came in fact from the divergent copy of the canonical books he was rew
| TITLE | : | 1 Chronicles (Hermeneia: A Critical & Historical Commentary on the Bible) |
| AUTHOR | : | |
| RATING | : | 4.75 (729 Votes) |
| ASIN | : | 0800660854 |
| FORMAT TYPE | : | Hardcover |
| NUMBER of PAGES | : | 561 Pages |
| PUBLISH DATE | : | 2006-05-31 |
| GENRE | : |
This commentary takes advantage of advances in the textual history of Samuel and Kings, demonstrating in many cases that the differences often ascribed to the Chronicler came in fact from the divergent copy of the canonical books he was rewriting.
Editorial : "Here, finally, is the first of two commentary volumes encompassing meticulous and lucid interpretations of everything there is to be pondered at in that eminently theological composition of the postexilic period. Text, ancient manuscripts and versions, English translation, literary growth, forms, history, near eastern geography and ethnology, geo-politics, archaeological evidence, theological concepts--the author pays scrupulous attention to every bit of significant testimony. produces priceless insights for everyone interested in Hebrew Scriptures and Biblical theology."
"A lifetime studying Chronicles comes to its full fruition in this comprehensive commentary on a biblical book that is often overlooked. Klein's deep penetration into the text and meaning of Chronicles is unexcelled in the English language and provides the reader of the book all that he or she needs to under
In a better world we would all be inclined to grow as people, challenge our assumptions, and move into a deeper understanding of the human condition. I was very pleased to find the book the class is using, the previous edition of a widely used music theory text. One of the great things about this collection is the variety of views that are assembled in one place. It's almost like reading someones personal diary with their most personal thoughts about the events that occurred.
Some thoughts from the book:
- At 19 or 20 we all think we are indestructable (aka the "Superman Complex"). His love of animals and need for companionship led to befriending and protecting the birds, shrews, chipmunks, and dogs in his prison camp from the cruel guards who gained pleasure from crippling or repeatedly drowning and resuscitating the small animals. “I am not sure where we are going
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