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The Land: Place As Gift, Promise, and Challenge in Biblical Faith (Overtures to Biblical Theology, 1)
The Land Place As Gift Promise and Challenge in Biblical Faith - Overtures to Biblical Theology, 1 Author:Walter. Brueggemann The land was one of the most vibrant symbols for the people of ancient Israel. In the landgift, promise, and challengewas found the physical source of Israels fertility and life, and a place for the gathering of the hopes of the covenant people. In this careful treatment, Walter Brueggemann follows the development of his theme ... more »through the major blocks of Israels traditions. The book provides a point of entrance both to the theology of the Old Testament and to aspects of the New Testamenteven as it illuminates crucial issues of the contemporary scene. In this fully revised version, Brueggemann provides new insights, as well as updating the discussion, notes, and bibliography.« less