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Presence, Power and Promise: The Role of the Spirit of God in the Old Testament

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From the first verses of Genesis, the Spirit of God makes a dramatic appearance in the Bible. Yet there is surprisingly little scholarly work on the Spirit in the Old Testament. On examination, what we find are similarities but also some significant differences in emphasis from the New Testament. To unpack these emphases on creation, wisdom, prophecy, leadership, creativity and more, the editors of this volume have brought to the task a host of first-rate Old Testament scholars. Together they present a comprehensive examination of the issues facing interpreters and exegetes on the identity and activity of the Spirit in the Hebrew Bible. This volume provides readers with an able guide to the interpretative background of ancient Near Eastern literature, the major themes and motifs, and particular texts and passages that contribute to an understanding of the Spirit in the Old Testament. Contributors include:
Andrew Abernethy
Richard E. Averbeck
Daniel I. Block
Robert B. Chisholm
Rosalind Clarke
Daniel J. Estes
Jamie A. Grant
Richard S. Hess
Robert L. Hubbard
Tremper Longman III
Geert W. Lorein
Hilary Marlow
Eugene Merrill
Erika Moore
John Oswalt
Robin Routledge
Willem VanGemeren
John Walton
Lindsay Wilson

Language: English

Pages: 414

Format: Paperback

Publisher: IVP Academic

Release: November 06, 2011

ISBN: 0830839577

ISBN 13: 9780830839575

Presence, Power and Promise: The Role of the Spirit of God in the Old Testament

4/5 ( ratings)

From the first verses of Genesis, the Spirit of God makes a dramatic appearance in the Bible. Yet there is surprisingly little scholarly work on the Spirit in the Old Testament. On examination, what we find are similarities but also some significant differences in emphasis from the New Testament. To unpack these emphases on creation, wisdom, prophecy, leadership, creativity and more, the editors of this volume have brought to the task a host of first-rate Old Testament scholars. Together they present a comprehensive examination of the issues facing interpreters and exegetes on the identity and activity of the Spirit in the Hebrew Bible. This volume provides readers with an able guide to the interpretative background of ancient Near Eastern literature, the major themes and motifs, and particular texts and passages that contribute to an understanding of the Spirit in the Old Testament. Contributors include:
Andrew Abernethy
Richard E. Averbeck
Daniel I. Block
Robert B. Chisholm
Rosalind Clarke
Daniel J. Estes
Jamie A. Grant
Richard S. Hess
Robert L. Hubbard
Tremper Longman III
Geert W. Lorein
Hilary Marlow
Eugene Merrill
Erika Moore
John Oswalt
Robin Routledge
Willem VanGemeren
John Walton
Lindsay Wilson

Language: English

Pages: 414

Format: Paperback

Publisher: IVP Academic

Release: November 06, 2011

ISBN: 0830839577

ISBN 13: 9780830839575

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