God and earthly power : an Old Testament political theology, Genesis-Kings / by J.G. McConville.
Edition:
Pbk. ed.
Publisher:
T & T Clark,
Copyright Date:
2008
Description:
xii, 200 p. ; 25 cm.
Subject:
Politics in the Bible. Bible.--Pentateuch--Pentateuch--Criticism, interpretation, etc. Bible.--Historical Books--Historical Books--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [177]-185) and indexes. "First published in hardback in 2006"--T.p. verso.
Contents:
Reading the Old Testament politically -- The Old Testament as cultural critique -- The judge of all the earth : Genesis -- From tyranny to freedom : Exodus-Numbers -- A political nation : Deuteronomy -- Possessing land : Joshua -- The threat from within : Judges -- Monarchy : 1 and 2 Samuel -- What is Israel? : 1 and 2 Kings -- Conclusion : an Old Testament political theology.
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