In the pages of the Hebrew Bible, ancient Israel gave witness to its encounter with a profound and uncontrollable reality experienced through relat...
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Mar 16, 2011
I'm really looking forward to finally reading something by Breuggemann again-- he seems to be a quality scholar, at the same time that he is passionate about his subject. While he and NT Wright seem to disagree on some particular points at least, I find them to be very complementary-- I think my own theological thought (not that I'm ever very systematic about it-- but then again, I don't think either of them would be considered a systematic theologian) these days is largely the product of the b
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Mar 07, 2010
Mark
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Brueggemann forces us to unblinkingly confront the God actually presented in the Old Testament, not the God we wish was there via the colored glasses of our Western rationalistic theology. He shows us that the Israelite conception of YHWH was as a god known only in relationship, an "unsettling" god, who while in some way "sovereign," could also be capricious, irrationally angry or generous, and who could be changed by relationship with covenantal partners, even as they were i
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Oct 14, 2010
Naomi
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There are a number of key observations Brueggemann includes in this text that arise from recent Jewish-Christian biblical interpretation dialogue. For that reason, this is a good text for those not up on that dialogue and who are steeped in classical Christian biblical interpretation. The footnotes are important, and skimming the book will not give you the full import. Brueggemann is inviting the reader to a contemplative reflection, even a disputation or a wrestling, with classical christian in
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Jun 03, 2011
Dena
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Excellent and needed Tanakh exposition of God (YHWH) as in relation with Israel, persons, the nations, and creation. Synonymous themes for create, call, rebels, exile, prayer, restoration apply to these relationships and Israel's told experience. Finally a text that addresses tension of a good God in a broken world without platitudes, but by recognizing we don't exist in a vacuum.
Jul 29, 2010
Ron
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A marvelous look at the heart of Judeo-Christian relationship with God. Opens for anyone a new way of thinking and approaching God and what one's stance in the world can be when practicing that relationship
Jul 15, 2011
Kent
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Not sure yet. Still thinking about God being changed by dialogue with his relational partners.
I am fascinated by Breuggemann's primary thesis. Before I make comments, I think I will re-read this work for a deeper understanding of his thoughts.
I am fascinated by Breuggemann's primary thesis. Before I make comments, I think I will re-read this work for a deeper understanding of his thoughts.
May 26, 2010
Milton
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Can't wait to read this one by Brueggemann. After scrolling his list of books, I've read a lot of his over the years. His writings always gives a message for today along with some great sermon material.
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