Description
New study of a neglected Old Testament theme
About the Author
Tutor in Old Testament, Trinity College, Bristol, UK, and research fellow of the University of the Free State. Author of 1 & 2 Samuel (AOTC), The Message of Esther (BST), The Message of Joshua (BST). Co-editor of Interpreting the Psalms, Interpreting Deuteronomy, Interpreting Isaiah, Words and the Word, Exploring Old Testament Wisdom and Presence, Power and Promise (all Apollos). TOTC Series Editor.
Reviews
David Firth carefully traces out what can be learned of the ways in which foreigners were viewed in the Former Prophets. Along the way he draws attention to surprises: a foreign prostitute like Rahab becomes an Israelite, and an Israelite like Achan is cut off from the Israelites. Tracing the trajectories, Dr Firth opens up biblical texts that are not as widely known as some passages, and drops tantalizing hints about the ultimate canonical move to the notion of God's people drawn from every tongue, tribe, people, and nation. * D. A. Carson, Research Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, USA *
Book Information
ISBN 9781783595075
Author David G Firth
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Apollos
Publisher Inter-Varsity Press
Weight(grams) 312g