Esther and RuthWestminster John Knox Press, 1 בינו׳ 2003 - 94 עמודים In classic Interpretation Bible Studies style, Patricia Tull leads the reader through a ten-session study of the entire Old Testament books of Esther, with its stories of faithfulness, courage, and survival, and the ethical questions posed by its ending, and Ruth, with its themes of community, loyalty, and friendship. Interpretation Bible Studies (IBS) offers solid biblical content in a creative study format. Forged in the tradition of the celebrated Interpretation commentary series, IBS makes the same depth of biblical insight available in a dynamic, flexible, and user-friendly resource. Designed for adults and older youth, Interpretation Bible Studies can be used in small groups, in church school classes, in large group presentations, or in personal study. |
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... God's activity in human life , but also to accept the challenge of the Bible's call to discipleship . IBS offers sound guid- ance for deepening one's knowledge of the Bible and for faithful Christian living in today's world . IBS was ...
... This theology of providence is woven into both books in quite subtle ways . Despite their presence in the biblical canon , neither book is primarily con- cerned with what A. B. Rhodes called " the mighty acts of God . " In Ruth 2.
... God is credited with the first and last acts of grace , but otherwise remains behind the scenes . In Esther , God is not mentioned at all , and any inferences about divine action must remain inferences . Both books reflect a subtlety of ...
... God , who , according to Ruth's mother - in - law , Naomi , has left them destitute and empty . Humans are not con- trasted by their role as friends or enemies , but rather by the extent to which they supersede the bounds of societal ...
... meaningful connections are made , however , in the imaginations and witness of readers themselves . May God bless the reading and hearing of these words ! Parties , Politics , and Power Esther is one of 5 Introduction to Esther and Ruth.