Peter J. Gentry - Böcker

This tribute to Albert Pietersma of the University of Toronto is offered by a highly distinguished international panel of scholars, including John W. Wevers, Takamitsu Muraoka, Anneli Aejmelaeus, Emanuel Tov, Johan Lust, Robert A. Kraft, Johann Cook, Arie van der Kooij, Moises Silva and Claude E. Cox. The focus of the volume is on the Old Greek Psalter and its significance for biblical research and related disciplines, where it marks a definitive statement of research questions and issues in this increasingly important area of biblical textual studies.

In this abridgement of the groundbreaking book Kingdom through Covenant, a biblical scholar and a theologian offer readers an accessible overview of the overarching structure of the Bible. Tracing the significance of the concept of “covenant” through both the Old and New Testaments, this book charts a middle way between covenant theology and dispensationalism—exploring the covenantal framework undergirding the history of redemption. Written by two well-respected and influential evangelical theologiansAdapted and abridged from the well-received academic volume Kingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants Presents a compelling alternative to both covenant theology and dispensationalismGives readers an overview of the purpose and structure of the whole Bible

Kingdom through Covenant is a careful exposition of how the biblical covenants unfold and relate to one another—a widely debated topic, critical for understanding the narrative plot structure of the whole Bible.By incorporating the latest available research from the ancient Near East and examining implications of their work for Christology, ecclesiology, eschatology, and hermeneutics, scholars Peter J. Gentry and Stephen J. Wellum present a thoughtful and viable alternative to both covenant theology and dispensationalism.This second edition features updated and revised content, clarifying key material and integrating the latest findings into the discussion. Revised with content, removal of extraneous material, and clarification of key pointsPresents a thoughtful and viable alternative to both covenant theology and dispensationalism, avoiding the extremes and resolving the differences of either viewIncorporates the latest available research from the ancient Near EastUsed as a textbook in many evangelical seminaries

A Concise Guide to Reading the Prophetic BooksThe Prophetic Books of the Bible are full of symbolic speeches, dramatic metaphors, and lengthy allegories—a unique blend of literary styles that can make them hard to comprehend. How can we know if we are reading them the way God intended them to be read?In this accessible guide, leading Old Testament scholar Peter Gentry identifies seven common characteristics of prophetic literature in the Bible that help us understand each book’s message. With illustrations and clear examples, Gentry offers guidance for reading these challenging texts—teaching us practical strategies for deeper engagement with the biblical text as we seek to apply God’s Word to our lives today.  Author is a leading Old Testament scholarHelps believers read and understand the Bible's prophetic literature for themselves, perhaps for the first timeIllustrates strategies for reading prophetic literature using expositions from specific passages in ScriptureLays out seven characteristics of prophetic literature in the Bible, including repetition, announcing future events, addressing the covenant, and using metaphors and symbols