Walter Brueggemann

Broschiertes Buch

The Word That Redescribes the World

The Bible and Discipleship

Beschreibung

In the last several years, Walter Brueggemann's writingshave directly addressed the situation of Christiancommunities in today's globalized context, with itsconsumerist lifestyles, vast inequalities, and near-imperialexercises of power. His insights, forged in rugged encounterswith the texts of the Old Testament, are sharp, painful, andindispensable. In the People of Israel Brueggemann finds amodel of an alternative community - anchored in YHWH, ever exploring new possibilities, and prophetically bentagainst empire. Part I: The Word Redescribing the WorldPart II: The Word Redefining the PossiblePart III: The Word Shaping a Community of Discipleship

Autor

Walter Brueggemann was William Marcellus McPheeters Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary until his death in 2025. An ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, he is still regarded as the premier Old Testament interpreter and biblical theologian. Among his many publications are Prophetic Imagination and Old Testament Theology

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Augsburg Fortress Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. März 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 226mm x 152mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 404g
• ISBN-13: 9780800698294
• ISBN-10: 0800698290
• Artikelnr.: 32738296