Isbn: 9781972885109 - 2 samuel explained: understanding the book and its message for today (8 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. 2 Samuel tells the story of a single man across the full arc of his reign: David, the shepherd who became king, the warrior who united a nation, and the deeply flawed figure whose private failures reshaped the future of his house.It is among the most psychologically intimate portraits in all of Scripture-a study of one life across decades of triumph, sin, loss, and grief. We watch David at the height of his power and in the depths of his grief, and we are shown not only what he did but what it cost him.At the center of the book stands the covenant of chapter 7, in which God promises David an everlasting dynasty. This promise becomes one of the theological foundations of the entire Bible, carrying the hope of a coming son of David through the prophets and into the New Testament. Yet 2 Samuel refuses to idealize the king through whom that promise is given. It records his adultery with Bathsheba, the murder he arranged to conceal it, and the prophet's confrontation-"You are the man"-with unflinching honesty.What follows is a book governed by consequence. Forgiveness is granted, but the effects of David's sin unfold through his family for the rest of his life: the violation of Tamar, the murder of Amnon, the rebellion and death of Absalom, and a father's broken cry over a lost son.2 Samuel Explained guides modern readers through this remarkable book: The historical world of the early Israelite monarchy and the rise of JerusalemThe literary artistry of the Court History, among the earliest sustained narratives in world literatureThe major themes-covenant, kingship, sin and consequence, grief, and graceThe ways the book is commonly misread, and how to read it more honestlyWhat it continues to say about power, failure, and the cost of the choices we makeRather than examining every verse, this book focuses on the larger patterns that give 2 Samuel its enduring power. It is written for thoughtful readers who want to understand not only what the text says but why it still matters.Part of The Bible for Modern Life series-an ongoing collection that explores the meaning, historical setting, and message of individual books of Scripture, one book at a time. A clear guide to 2 Samuel-its history, artistry, and themes of covenant, sin, grief, and grace. Part of The Bible for Modern Life series. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - 2 Samuel tells the story of a single man across the full arc of his reign: David, the shepherd who became king, the warrior who united a nation, and the deeply flawed figure whose private failures reshaped the future of his house.It is among the most psychologically intimate portraits in all of Scripture-a study of one life across decades of triumph, sin, loss, and grief. We watch David at the height of his power and in the depths of his grief, and we are shown not only what he did but what it cost him.At the center of the book stands the covenant of chapter 7, in which God promises David an everlasting dynasty. This promise becomes one of the theological foundations of the entire Bible, carrying the hope of a coming son of David through the prophets and into the New Testament. Yet 2 Samuel refuses to idealize the king through whom that promise is given. It records his adultery with Bathsheba, the murder he arranged to conceal it, and the prophet's confrontation-'You are the man'-with unflinching honesty.What follows is a book governed by consequence. Forgiveness is granted, but the effects of David's sin unfold through his family for the rest of his life: the violation of Tamar, the murder of Amnon, the rebellion and death of Absalom, and a father's broken cry over a lost son.2 Samuel Explained guides modern readers through this remarkable book:The historical world of the early Israelite monarchy and the rise of JerusalemThe literary artistry of the Court History, among the earliest sustained narratives in world literatureThe major themes-covenant, kingship, sin and consequence, grief, and graceThe ways the book is commonly misread, and how to read it more honestlyWhat it continues to say about power, failure, and the cost of the choices we makeRather than examining every verse, this book focuses on the larger patterns that give 2 Samuel its enduring power. It is written for thoughtful readers who want to understand not only what the text says but why it still matters.Part of The Bible for Modern Life series-an ongoing collection that explores the meaning, historical setting, and message of individual books of Scripture, one book at a time.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. 2 Samuel tells the story of a single man across the full arc of his reign: David, the shepherd who became king, the warrior who united a nation, and the deeply flawed figure whose private failures reshaped the future of his house.It is among the most psychologically intimate portraits in all of Scripture-a study of one life across decades of triumph, sin, loss, and grief. We watch David at the height of his power and in the depths of his grief, and we are shown not only what he did but what it cost him.At the center of the book stands the covenant of chapter 7, in which God promises David an everlasting dynasty. This promise becomes one of the theological foundations of the entire Bible, carrying the hope of a coming son of David through the prophets and into the New Testament. Yet 2 Samuel refuses to idealize the king through whom that promise is given. It records his adultery with Bathsheba, the murder he arranged to conceal it, and the prophet's confrontation-"You are the man"-with unflinching honesty.What follows is a book governed by consequence. Forgiveness is granted, but the effects of David's sin unfold through his family for the rest of his life: the violation of Tamar, the murder of Amnon, the rebellion and death of Absalom, and a father's broken cry over a lost son.2 Samuel Explained guides modern readers through this remarkable book: The historical world of the early Israelite monarchy and the rise of JerusalemThe literary artistry of the Court History, among the earliest sustained narratives in world literatureThe major themes-covenant, kingship, sin and consequence, grief, and graceThe ways the book is commonly misread, and how to read it more honestlyWhat it continues to say about power, failure, and the cost of the choices we makeRather than examining every verse, this book focuses on the larger patterns that give 2 Samuel its enduring power. It is written for thoughtful readers who want to understand not only what the text says but why it still matters.Part of The Bible for Modern Life series-an ongoing collection that explores the meaning, historical setting, and message of individual books of Scripture, one book at a time. A clear guide to 2 Samuel-its history, artistry, and themes of covenant, sin, grief, and grace. Part of The Bible for Modern Life series. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. 2 Samuel tells the story of a single man across the full arc of his reign: David, the shepherd who became king, the warrior who united a nation, and the deeply flawed figure whose private failures reshaped the future of his house.It is among the most psychologically intimate portraits in all of Scripture-a study of one life across decades of triumph, sin, loss, and grief. We watch David at the height of his power and in the depths of his grief, and we are shown not only what he did but what it cost him.At the center of the book stands the covenant of chapter 7, in which God promises David an everlasting dynasty. This promise becomes one of the theological foundations of the entire Bible, carrying the hope of a coming son of David through the prophets and into the New Testament. Yet 2 Samuel refuses to idealize the king through whom that promise is given. It records his adultery with Bathsheba, the murder he arranged to conceal it, and the prophet's confrontation-"You are the man"-with unflinching honesty.What follows is a book governed by consequence. Forgiveness is granted, but the effects of David's sin unfold through his family for the rest of his life: the violation of Tamar, the murder of Amnon, the rebellion and death of Absalom, and a father's broken cry over a lost son.2 Samuel Explained guides modern readers through this remarkable book: The historical world of the early Israelite monarchy and the rise of JerusalemThe literary artistry of the Court History, among the earliest sustained narratives in world literatureThe major themes-covenant, kingship, sin and consequence, grief, and graceThe ways the book is commonly misread, and how to read it more honestlyWhat it continues to say about power, failure, and the cost of the choices we makeRather than examining every verse, this book focuses on the larger patterns that give 2 Samuel its enduring power. It is written for thoughtful readers who want to understand not only what the text says but why it still matters.Part of The Bible for Modern Life series-an ongoing collection that explores the meaning, historical setting, and message of individual books of Scripture, one book at a time. A clear guide to 2 Samuel-its history, artistry, and themes of covenant, sin, grief, and grace. Part of The Bible for Modern Life series. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…