The Mercy of God in the Old Testament
1st Edition
Will be published approx. on 11. September 2026
Book
Hardback
312 pages
978-1-041-33873-4 (ISBN)
Description
This book is a study of God's mercy, together with related themes such as grace, steadfast love, patience, and forgiveness, throughout the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible.
Beginning with God's self-declaration of his merciful character in Exodus 34:6-7, the book leads readers through the various iterations of this "Compassion Creed" throughout the Old Testament, exploring the several terms describing God's character as well as descriptions of nonverbal indications of mercy, which to date have received little attention. God's mercy is shown to be a more central and pervasive theme than has sometimes been acknowledged and (while not exclusively) can profitably serve as a focal point for a comprehensive Old Testament theology.
The Mercy of God in the Old Testament is suitable for students and scholars of the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible, particularly those working on Exodus and the nature and characterisation of God in the Bible. New Testament scholars should also find here a rich resource for exploration of the background to such themes as mercy and grace in the New Testament.
Beginning with God's self-declaration of his merciful character in Exodus 34:6-7, the book leads readers through the various iterations of this "Compassion Creed" throughout the Old Testament, exploring the several terms describing God's character as well as descriptions of nonverbal indications of mercy, which to date have received little attention. God's mercy is shown to be a more central and pervasive theme than has sometimes been acknowledged and (while not exclusively) can profitably serve as a focal point for a comprehensive Old Testament theology.
The Mercy of God in the Old Testament is suitable for students and scholars of the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible, particularly those working on Exodus and the nature and characterisation of God in the Bible. New Testament scholars should also find here a rich resource for exploration of the background to such themes as mercy and grace in the New Testament.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Postgraduate and Undergraduate Advanced
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-041-33873-4 (9781041338734)
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John A. Davies
The Mercy of God in the Old Testament
E-Book
approx. 09/2026
Routledge
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John A. Davies
The Mercy of God in the Old Testament
E-Book
approx. 09/2026
Routledge
€60.49
Not yet available
Person
John A. Davies is an Honorary Research Associate of the Australian University College of Divinity and Principal Emeritus of Christ College, Sydney, Australia. His works include A Royal Priesthood; Lift up Your Heads; Unless Someone Shows Me; and A Study Commentary on 1 Kings.
Content
PART 1; 1. Show Me Your Glory-Exodus 34:6-7; 2. Appropriating the Compassion Creed; 3. A Merciful God; 4. A Gracious God; 5. A Passionate and Patient God; 6. A Forgiving God; 7. A God of Steadfast Love and Faithfulness; 8. A God Who Relents, Comforts, and Pities; 9. A Good, Kind, and Accepting God; 10. A God Who Calls to Mind and Intervenes; PART 2; 11. Unveiling the Mercy of God-The Torah; 12. Recounting the Mercy of God-The Primary History; 13. Hoping for the Mercy of God-The Prophets; 14. Celebrating and Pondering the Mercy of God-Praise, Wisdom, and Lament; 15. Conclusion.