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Reading the Old Testament: Reading Hosea - Micah (RtOT)

Reading the Old Testament: Reading Hosea - Micah (RtOT)

by Terence E. Fretheim

In this volume in the Reading the Old Testament commentary series, Terence E. Fretheim explores themes of indictment, judgment, and salvation in Hosea–Micah. The indictment against the people of God especially involves issues of idolatry, as well as abuse of the poor and needy. The effects of such behaviors are often horrendous in their severity. While God… Read more…

Interpretation: Exodus (INT)

Interpretation: Exodus (INT)

by Terence E. Fretheim

The introduction to this book recognizes Exodus as a Christian book, although it respects its pre-Christian roots in the Hebrew Bible. The commentary then moves in a straightforward manner to review issues of faith and history, the critical and theological tasks of a commentary, and other leading theological concerns. Terence Fretheim gives special treatment… Read more…

Creation Untamed (Theological Explorations for the Church Catholic): The Bible, God, and Natural Disasters

Creation Untamed (Theological Explorations for the Church Catholic): The Bible, God, and Natural Disasters

by Terence E. Fretheim

Earthquakes, floods, tsunamis, and hurricanes have plagued the history of the earth. What is God's role in natural disasters and the human suffering they cause? This is one of the most vexing questions in Christian life and theology. Terence Fretheim offers fresh readings of familiar Old Testament passages--such as creation, the flood, and the suffering … Read more…