"Return to me" :

Boda, Mark J.,

"Return to me" : a Biblical theology of repentance / Mark J. Boda. - Nottingham, UK : Downers Grove, IL : Apollos ; InterVarsity Press, c2015. - 235 pages ; paperback ; 22 cm. - New studies in biblical theology ; 35 . - New studies in biblical theology (InterVarsity Press) ; 35. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction. Defining biblical theology ; Defining our biblical-theological topic ; Past research on the biblical theology of repentance --
2. Repentance in the torah. Genesis ; Exodus ; Leviticus ; Numbers ; Deuteronomy ; Summary --
3. Repentance in the former prophets. Joshua ; Judges ; Samuel ; Kings ; Summary --
5. Repentance in the latter prophets : penitential process --
5. Repentance in the latter prophets : Isaiah. Isaiah 1-39 ; Isaiah 40-55 ; Isaiah 56-66 ; Summary --
6. Repentance in the latter prophets : Jeremiah and Ezekiel. Jeremiah ; Jeremiah 1-23 ; Jeremiah 26-52 ; Ezekiel ; Ezekiel 4-33 ; Ezekiel 33-48 --
7. Repentance in the latter prophets : the twelve. Hosea ; Joel ; Amos ; Jonah ; Micah ; Nahum-Zephaniah ; Haggai ; Zechariah ; Malachi ; Summary --
8. Repentance in the writings : wisdom and worship. Job ; Proverbs ; Psalms ; Summary --
9. Repentance in the writings : exile and restoration. Lamentations ; Daniel ; Ezra-Nehemiah ; Summary --
10. Repentance in the writings : chronicles. David as exemplary penitent (1 Chr. 21) ; Solomon as promoter of repentance (2 Chr. 6-7) ; Solomon's penitential vision realized (2 Chr. 10-36) ; Summary --
11. Repentance in Old Testament theology. Dimensions of repentance ; Motivation of repentance ; Purpose of repentance ; Sociology of repentance ; Psychology of repentance ; Divine disablement ; Divine enablement ; Repentance in redemptive history : exile and restoration ; Conclusion --
12. Repentance in the New Testament. Synoptic gospels and Acts ; Gospel of John ; Epistles ; Revelations ; Summary --
13. Repentance in New Testament theology. Repentance in redemptive history : restoring the kingdom ; Dimensions of repentance ; Motivation for repentance ; Purpose of repentance ; Sociology of repentance ; Psychology of repentance ; Divine disablement ; Divine enablement ; Conclusion --
14. Theological implications of repentance. Beginning the journey ; Continuing the journey.



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Bible--Theology


Repentance--Christianity--History of doctrines.
Repentance--Biblical teaching.

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