Mission in the Old Testament
Israel as a Light to the Nations
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Missions & Missionary Work, Bible & Bible Studies, Study, Old Testament
| Author: | Walter C. Jr. Kaiser | ISBN: | 9781441238795 |
| Publisher: | Baker Publishing Group | Publication: | May 1, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Baker Academic | Language: | English |
| Author: | Walter C. Jr. Kaiser |
| ISBN: | 9781441238795 |
| Publisher: | Baker Publishing Group |
| Publication: | May 1, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Baker Academic |
| Language: | English |
Walter Kaiser questions the notion that the New Testament represents a deviation from God's supposed intention to save only the Israelites. He argues that--contrary to popular opinion--the older Testament does not reinforce an exclusive redemptive plan. Instead, it emphasizes a common human condition and God's original and continuing concern for all humanity. Kaiser shows that the Israelites' mission was always to actively spread to gentiles the Good News of the promised Messiah. This new edition adds two new chapters, freshens material throughout, expands the bibliography, and includes study questions.
Walter Kaiser questions the notion that the New Testament represents a deviation from God's supposed intention to save only the Israelites. He argues that--contrary to popular opinion--the older Testament does not reinforce an exclusive redemptive plan. Instead, it emphasizes a common human condition and God's original and continuing concern for all humanity. Kaiser shows that the Israelites' mission was always to actively spread to gentiles the Good News of the promised Messiah. This new edition adds two new chapters, freshens material throughout, expands the bibliography, and includes study questions.
