A Festschrift dedicated to J. Gordon McConville on the occasion of his 60th birthday. >
This is a Festschrift dedicated to J. Gordon McConville on the occasion of his 60th birthday. This Festschrift is published on the occasion of J. Gordon McConville's 60th birthday in recognition of the outstanding contribution that he has made to the field of Old Testament studies over the last 25 years. The collection incorporates 13 essays written by colleagues, friends and former research students along with an introduction and complete list of McConville's publications. The essays focus on Pentateuch, History, Prophets and Writings with each paper addressing key issues of interpretation of the biblical text. The breadth of subject matter that comes under discussion in this volume reflects the wide-ranging interests seen in McConville's own published works. Over the last 30 years this pioneering series has established an unrivaled reputation for cutting-edge international scholarship in Biblical Studies and has attracted leading authors and editors in the field. The series takes many original and creative approaches to its subjects, including innovative work from historical and theological perspectives, social-scientific and literary theory, and more recent developments in cultural studies and reception history.
Recenzijas
A God of Faithfulness presents articles by friends and students of Gordon McConville that provide a fitting tribute to his continuing distinguished career. All serious students of the Old Testament will want to read these intriguing and informative studies. -- Tremper Longman, Robert H. Gundry Professor of Biblical Studies, Westmont College, US
Papildus informācija
A Festschrift dedicated to J. Gordon McConville on the occasion of his 60th birthday.
List of Contributors
Tribute to J Gordon McConville
McConville Bibliography
Part I - Pentateuch and History
Chapter 1: Images of God and Creation in Genesis 1-2
Karl Möller, University of Cumbria
Chapter 2: The Passover in Exodus and Deuteronomy: An Introductory
Examination
Peter T. Vogt, Bethel Seminary
Chapter 3: The Understanding of the Nazirite Vow
Christine Hahn, Université de Genčve
Chapter 4: Rhetorical, Theological and Chronological Features of
Ezra-Nehemiah
Herbert H. Klement, Staatsunabhängige Theologische Hochschule Basel
Part II: Prophets
Chapter 5: Judah as Israel in Eighth-Century Prophecy
H.G.M. Williamson, University of Oxford
Chapter 6: Paul's Self-understanding in the Light of Jeremiah: A case study
into the use of the Old Testament in the New Testament
Hetty Lalleman, Spurgeon's College
Chapter 7: "Prophet to the Nations": Missional Reflections on the Book of
Jeremiah
Christopher J.H. Wright, International Director, Langham Partnership
International
Chapter 8: Remnant Motif in Amos, Micah and Zephaniah
Alison Lo, London School of Theology
Chapter 9: The Three Shepherds: Reading Zechariah 11 in the Light of
Jeremiah
Michael R. Stead, Moore Theological College, Sydney
Part III: Writings
Chapter 10: The Golden Calf in the Psalms
Gordon J. Wenham, Trinity College, Bristol
Chapter 11: The Hermeneutics of Humanity: Reflections on the Human Origin of
the Laments
Jamie A. Grant, Highland Theological College UHI
Chapter 12: I Will Hope in Him': Theology and Hope in Lamentations
Heath Thomas, Wake Forest, North Carolina
Alison Lo is Lecturer in Old Testament at London School of Theology (formerly London Bible College), UK.
Gordon J. Wenham is Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at the University of Gloucestershire and teaches Old Testament at Trinity College, Bristol, UK.