The ideology of the book of Chronicles and its place in biblical thought /
Sara Japhet.
- [English ed.].
- Winona Lake, Ind. : Eisenbrauns, 2009.
- 1 online resource (xii, 447 pages)
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
[pt.] 1. YHWH, the God of Israel. The names of God -- The monotheistic idea -- YHWH : Creator and Ruler of the world -- God's presence in the world -- The relationship between YHWH and the people of Israel -- God's involvement in the history of Israel -- [pt.] 2. The worship of YHWH. The prohibition against idolatry -- Maintaining temple worship -- [pt.] 3. The people of Israel. A. The idea of "all Israel." The tribal system -- The attitude toward the Northern Kingdom -- The attitude toward the Samaritans Foreigners and aliens -- B. The people of Israel and the land of Israel. The geographic dimensions -- Uninterrupted settlement of the land -- The religious basis for the bond between the land and the people -- [pt.] 4. Kingship. Monarchy as such -- The Davidic dynasty -- [pt.] 5. The hope of redemption.
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