Law and Theology in Deuteronomy
Author | : James Gordon McConville |
Publisher | : A&C Black |
Total Pages | : 225 |
Release | : 1987-03-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780567424266 |
ISBN-13 | : 056742426X |
Rating | : 4/5 (66 Downloads) |
Download or read book Law and Theology in Deuteronomy written by James Gordon McConville and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 1987-03-01 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asserting that the laws are a result of theology, and not the other way around, McConville focuses on the relation between the law of the Old Testament and the nature of God and of grace. He acknowledges Deuteronomy as a book of history and documentation of law, but also believes it gives great insight into the character of God. He begins his study with an introduction to the general theology of Deuteronomy. McConville then concentrates on several specific areas: The Alter–LawThe SacrificesThe TitheThe Law of FirstlingsThe FeastsThe Priests and Levites McConville examines the text from historical, linguistic, literary, and theological standpoints. He includes notes, a bibliography, and indexes.