Morris A. Inch

Echoes of the Shema and Our Father's Footprints (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

This volume contains two closely related studies: Echoes of the Shema and Our Father's Footprints. The term Shema is derived from the initial word to hear in the Old Testament: "Hear O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one" (Deut. 6:4). Hence, God is deserving of ardent adoration and unqualified commitment. Morris A. Inch discusses God as Spirit, Light, and Love and also touches on divine holiness, grace, and compassion. The second study picks up with Jesus' allusion to God as our Father (Matt. 6:9). While this reference is primarily related to his authority, Jesus pointedly ties in his benevolent character. In this regard, he exclaims: "If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father give good gifts to those who ask him!" (Matt. 7:11). This quotation invites us to reflect on such associated themes as God's faithfulness, generosity, resolve, forgiveness, and creativity. Echoes of the Shema and Our Father's Footprints will be a useful text for those interested in exploring the inviting realm of biblical theology.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks US
• Seitenzahl: 220
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Juni 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780761891437
• Artikelnr.: 74847412

Autorenporträt

Morris A. Inch is professor emeritus of biblical studies at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. He served as president of the Institute of Holy Land Studies (now Jerusalem University College) in Jerusalem, Israel. Inch was awarded an A.B. from Houghton College, a M.Div. from Gordon Divinity School, and a Ph.D. from Boston University. He has published over forty books. His most recent book is The Wonder of It All: Mystery and Meaning in Scripture (UPA, 2009).

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgment Echoes of the Shema-Part I Preface Due Reverence God As
Spirit God As Light God As Love The Holy One The King of Glory Sufficing
Grace Mightier Than Unfailing Compassion Carrots and Clubs From Everlasting
to Everlasting Our Father Our Father's Footprints-Part II Preface The Paper
Trail Divine Authority God's Faithfulness God's Generosity Divine
Commentary God's Resolve Divine Forgiveness Divine Creativity God's
Consolation Divine Commendation Divine Caution God's Patience Divine
Amenability Divine Righteousness God Is Love Consequently Endnotes Part I
Part II Bibliography Index