Power, Providence, and Personality: Biblical Insight into Life and Ministry

by Walter Brueggemann

Overview

Prominent biblical scholar and author Walter Brueggemann studies three passages from the books of Samuel, using the methods of literary criticism and rhetorical analysis. He examines the ways the themes of power, divine providence, and David's personality cohere in the biblical narrative to explain David's rise to power and assumption of the kingship and his dominance over Saul.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780664251383
Publisher:	Westminster John Knox Press
Publication date:	10/01/1990
Edition description:	1st ed
Pages:	120
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Walter Brueggemann is William Marcellus McPheeters Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary. An ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, he is the author of dozens of books, including Sabbath as Resistance: Saying No to the Culture of Now, Interrupting Silence: God's Command to Speak Out, and Truth and Hope: Essays for a Perilous Age.

Editorial Reviews

Brueggemann, a leading Protestant Old Testament scholar, gives an exciting study of three passages from I and II Samuel. Using literary and rhetorical analysis and studying the themes of power, providence, and personality, Brueggemann draws implications for contemporary Christian ministry from the story of David's rise to power and Saul's decline. Brueggemann reveals especially Yahweh's hidden but powerful presence, the complex and revolutionary cultural situation, and the personal charisma of David, as well as the lessons contained therein for today. Highly recommended for all libraries; essential for seminaries.

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