1 and 2 Kings : New International Biblical Commentary, 7 – Iain W. Provan Laatste Kans

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Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther

New International Biblical Commentary, 9

Provan treats 1 and 2 Kings as a unified whole nestled within its canonical context. Kings constantly presupposes knowledge of the remainder of the story of Israel and invites reflection upon itself in the light of the prophetic writings and of the New Testament. It is examined here as narrative literature with historiographical intent, designed to teach its readers about God and the Ways of God.

Provan does a masterful job of drawing the reader’s attention to themes that are repeated in Kings, such as the theme of God’s promise and how it is fulfilled among God’s people. He has succeeded in making Kings a more readily accessible book

The Understanding the Bible Commentary Series helps any reader navigate the strange and sometimes intimidating literary terrain of the Bible. These accessible volumes break down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers. The contributors tackle the task of interpretation using the full range of critical methodologies and practices, yet they do so as people of faith who hold the text in the highest regard. Pastors, teachers, and lay people alike will cherish the easily understandable truth found in this commentary series.

About the author:
lain W. Provan is the Marshall Sheppard Professor of Biblical Studies at Regent College. He is also an ordained minister of the Church of Scotland.

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