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Title: Theology of the Old Testament: Testimony, Dispute, Advocacy by Walter Brueggemann ISBN: 0800630874 Publisher: Fortress Press Pub. Date: September, 1997 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $48.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.55
Rating: 5
Summary: Must Read for OT scholars
Comment: This book by Brueggemann is an interesting discussion on the problems of constructing an Old Testament theology. Brueggemann strives to find a way between the conflicting testimony/countertestimony of Israel while also taking into account the unsolicited testimony of other players in the world. Like a courtroom drama, the evidence is laid out for judgement, but there are no firm judgements here. Brueggemann states that the task of developing a coherent and systematic theology of the Old Testament is simply impossible for a host of reasons. The task is to find the character in the text, in the tension between the divergent testimony of Yahweh's actions. The historical chapters in the beginning and the final chapters looking forward to the future offer a good analysis of the state of the field and where it needs to go, what factors must be taken into consideration, etc. for the future of Old Testament theology.
Rating: 5
Summary: A serious and relevant look at Old Testament Theology
Comment: The book is easy to read. It begins with two chapters on the historical process of Old Testament Theology, which Brueggemann calls "retrospects." The outline for those two chapters give insight not only into the major theologians but also Brueggemann's overview of their contributions. Later, the core of the book which revolves around the formation of Israel's concept of the nature of God is creative, using the ligation process of a courtroom, and shows great care and skill in linguistics and what Brueggemann calls "imagination," of which he is an expert! While fresh in presentation, this work builds on classical Old Testament theologies arriving at similar conclusions. His commitment to the polyphonic voice of the Old Testament is seen in action throughout the work. "Israel's Countertestimony" (part II) is one of the most interesting sections of the book. I enjoyed the book very much, and would suggest it for use by pastors and academicians who are serious about hearing the Word of God in today's multicultural society.
Rating: 5
Summary: Pastors: READ THIS BOOK!
Comment: On the dust-jacket of my copy of "The Works of Jonathan Edwards" is this endorsement by Martyn Lloyd-Jones: "If I had the power I would make these two volumes compulsory reading for all ministers!" Well, that's exactly how I feel about Brueggemann's "Theology of the Old Testament." It's simply the best, most relevant, most useful book I have ever read, on any subject related to the Christian life. Brueggemann opens doors to reading and interpreting the Bible (Old and New Testaments) with deep faithfulness, bold imagination, and scathing criticism of the culture in which we find ourselves. His critique of both liberal and conservative approaches to the Bible is refreshingly egalitarian.
Brueggemann's agenda is to listen attentively to all the diverse (and divergent) voices within the Old Testament, seeking truth in the midst of these "disputes," but without attempting to harmonize them or produce a "systematic" theology. This approach is astonishing in its relevance to our current situation: the advent of post-modernism with its emphasis on pluralism and relativized, deconstructed truth; the disestablishment, indeed exile, of the American Church; and the dominant Western "metanarrative" of "military consumerism." Though I disagree with some of the ideas presented, I am far richer and better for having read this book. Brueggemann himself would be the first to invite readers to dispute both his method and his conclusions.
My acid test for ministry books: "Give me something I can use!" This material is far more than useful, it's transformational. Every aspect of my faith and my professional life has been affected: my preaching, teaching, pastoral care, even my praying (see chapter 15, "The Human Person as Yahweh's Partner," for a description of an alternative, faithful way to be a human being in the midst of our culture of death and denial. It contains everything seminary didn't, but should have, taught me about what a pastor's job is.). The Ten Commandments and even the book of Deuteronomy have been restored to my agenda as a pastor. This book is a life-changing and ministry-shaping gift. It is truly "pastoral" theology - that is, theology done to shape ministry and life.
Thank you, Dr. Brueggemann, for teaching (reminding) me that pastoral ministry begins and ends with good theology, and that good theology is found in the questions asked, not just in the conclusions reached. Pastors, seminarians, and anyone else who wants to learn how to read and use the Bible to transform your life and your work - grab this book and devour it!
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Title: The Prophetic Imagination by Walter Brueggemann ISBN: 0800632877 Publisher: Fortress Press Pub. Date: June, 2001 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
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Title: The Concept of Biblical Theology: An Old Testament Perspective by James Barr ISBN: 0800631919 Publisher: Fortress Press Pub. Date: September, 1999 List Price(USD): $48.00 |
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Title: Reverberations of Faith: A Theological Handbook of Old Testament Themes by Walter Brueggemann ISBN: 0664222315 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press Pub. Date: September, 2002 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Struggling With Scripture by Walter Brueggemann, William C. Placher, Brian K. Blount ISBN: 0664224857 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press Pub. Date: March, 2002 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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Title: Old Testament Theology: The Theology of Israel's Traditions (Old Testament Library) by Gerhard Von Rad, D. M. G. Stalker, Walter Brueggemann ISBN: 0664224075 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press Pub. Date: November, 2001 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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