Daniel Harrington – författare

Lawrence Boadt’s Reading the Old Testament was recognized as a classic almost from its date of publication in 1984. Without in any way diminishing its famed clarity, judiciousness, and theological depth, two prominent scholars, Richard Clifford and Daniel Harrington, have brought the book into the twenty-first century. In this new revised and updated edition, they have:• Updated the archaeological reports• Incorporated the research of the last three decades of biblical scholarship• Supplied new or redrawn illustrations and maps• Increased attention to Jewish-Christian biblical interpretations• Continued the Christian-Jewish dialogue that was a feature of the original“Larry Boadt was a long-time generative force in Old Testament study. This book, as a part of his legacy, assures that his influence will continue to be generative and rewarding for those who seriously engage his work....This is, in sum, a major offer for serious, faithful reading, and we may be grateful that it is now issued in a new, welcome edition.”—Walter Brueggemann, Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, Georgia“We owe a great debt of gratitude to Richard Clifford and Daniel Harrington for bringing this classic introduction to new life. It still speaks with the clarity of Larry Boadt, but with new energy.”—Irene Nowell, St. John’s University“Richard Clifford and Daniel Harrington were the right persons to revise this book. Like Larry Boadt, they are most accomplished scholars and teachers with a keen pastoral sense. Leading people to appreciate the Bible was Larry Boadt’s mission in life. This book is a fitting tribute to his fidelity to this mission."—Leslie J. Hoppe, OFMCatholic Theological Union"When Larry Boadt was asked why his book was so popular, he replied simply: 'I knew what students needed; I provided it.' The needs are still there and the book still provides for them. Since the book was written, much has changed in some areas of Old Testament study. Dick Clifford and Dan Harrington are well qualified to bring it up-to-date—and they have done a measured job."—Antony F. Campbell, SJJesuit Theological College, Parkville, Australia†

In the last days of the twentieth century, leading New Testament scholar and popular preacher Daniel Harrington, S.J., asked himself two powerful questions: What might the church of the first century have to say to the church of the twenty-first century? And How might a brief sythesis of what the New Testament says and does not say about the church help bring greater vitality within and unity among the churches? The result of Father Harrington's research and thinking is this timely and important book.

What does the New Testament tell us about Jesus as the agent of God''s love for humankind?

Throughout the decades, a host of books has addressed this fundamental question of Christianity. Now leading biblical scholar Daniel J. Harrington, S.J., sheds abundant new light upon it by revealing how the New Testament writers understand that to see Jesus is to see the Father.

He demonstrates how listening to the testimony of the pertinent biblical texts in their literary and historical contexts, then drawing out their theological lessons, reveals the Father''s love for us in Christ.

The key topics explored in this book include:

Revealer and Revelation of God''s Love (Gospel of John)Teacher of Love (Synoptic Gospels)The Heart of the Gospels: the Paschal Mystery (Pauline writings)Proof of God''s Love (Hebrews and 1 Peter)Ground of Hope (Revelation)

Unique to this work are the "Think, Pray, and Act" sections at the end of every chapter. This is where scholarship meets daily life, as you are invited to reflect not only upon the information you''ve read but on how it should impact the way you live.

Laypeople and pastors alike will profit from this informed, authoritative, yet accessible work.