Surrounded by military and political threats, the people of Israel were led into dangerous alliances and war. Survivors were subjected to steep taxation, exile, intermarriage, and more, and loyalty to God diminished. With the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem by the Babylonians, all faith seemed lost.
Enter the minor prophets, bringers of oracles, parables, and poems named "minor" not for their lack of significance but for the briefness of their texts. Like Jonah in the fish, they confess sin and foresee judgment but emerge from the darkness to tell of forgiveness, restoration, abundant blessings, and salvation. Like the Temple, which was rebuilt, the loyalty of the Lord will grow and prosper.
Описание: The six Old Testament books dealt with in this volume of the Commentary are part of a larger unit originally copied on one scroll and called the books of the twelve or minor prophets.
Автор: Sleeman Название: Geography and the Ascension Narrative in Acts ISBN: 1107628318 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781107628311 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 5069.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This study adds to our understanding of Jesus` ascension by examining how the ascension story relates to other geographical themes in the Acts of the Apostles. Focusing on the notion of `space`, it offers exciting new interpretative possibilities both for Acts and for other parts of the New Testament.
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