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Brueggemann, Walter.

Old Testament theology : an introduction / Walter Brueggemann. - Nashville : Abingdon Press, c2008. - v, 433 p. ; 23 cm. - The library of biblical theology . - Library of biblical theology. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 385-419) and index.

A primal revelation (Exodus 3:1-4:17) -- A second primal revelation (Exodus 19:1-24:18) -- A third primal revelation (Exodus 32-34) -- YHWH as sovereign God -- YHWH as sovereign : in metaphor -- Israel's confession of one God -- The narrative of the God of miracle and order -- Israel as a community of praise and obedience -- Obedience : response to the sovereign God in dialogic modes -- YHWH as God of the nations -- The land promises -- Prophetic promises -- Hope in every dimension of reality -- Hope for the world -- Hope in alternative modes -- The coming rule of God : through fissures to newness.

ISBN: 9780687340903 (pbk. : alk. paper) 068734090X (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2008036528

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA8D2139 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 014822452 Uk

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Bible.--O.T.--Theology.

LC Class. No.: BS1192.5 / .B777 2008