Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching First and Second Chronicles
Overview
This volume provides a contemporary, scholarly interpretation of the books of First and Second Chronicles, Old Testament writings that are often overlooked and seldom preached upon or studied in churches. Steven Tuell shows how the books of Chronicles present the revelation of God's plan and purposes through the history of Israel, emphasizing the important role that King David plays within that story. Using up-to-date scholarship, Tuell focuses on the theological message of these books—that the purpose of life is to seek God, that those who find God's will and live accordingly will experience blessing, and that God's presence is found in the events of ordinary life.
- Detailed introduction
- Bibliography
Top Highlights
“The study and application of Scripture calls for prayer, hard work, and struggle. However, there is no work so deeply satisfying, or so much worth doing! For as Chronicles continually reminds us, if we seek God, we will find God.” (Page 238)
“The holiness of God is awful in the ancient sense: full of awe; wonderful and terrible at the same time. We are at once drawn to God by strong cords of love and adoration, and frightened of God, filled with the overwhelming awareness that God is GOD, after all, and entirely unlike anything in our world.” (Page 57)
“According to Exodus 30:11–16, when a census must be taken, a half-shekel ransom is to be paid to the sanctuary by each person, ‘so that no plague may come upon them for being registered’!” (Page 84)
“In the Deuteronomistic theology of Solomon’s prayer, God is not, indeed cannot be, literally present in the temple. However, God has established the divine name in this place.” (Page 135)
“Wise Issachar had the discernment to perceive God’s hand upon David, the wisdom to sense the direction of the Spirit’s leading, and the courage to act.” (Page 53)
The Interpretation series from Westminster John Knox Press is clearly established as a rich source for teaching and preaching. They have tapped the talents of a varied and esteemed group of contributors, resulting in what is clearly the essential comprehensive commentary series on the Bible.
—W. Eugene March, A.B. Rhodes Professor of Old Testament Emeritus at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
The Interpretation series is an invaluable resource for any leader or scholar interested in interpreting the biblical text to the broader church. Its works are essential for pastors, educators, and church libraries.
—Brian K. Blount, President and Professor of New Testament at Union Theological Seminary
- Title: Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching First and Second Chronicles
- Author: Steven S. Tuell
- Publisher: John Knox Press
- Publication Date: 2001
- Pages: 252
Steven S. Tuell is Associate Professor of Old Testament at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church.
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