Mission in the Old Testament
Walter Kaiser(Author)
Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group
Published on 1. April 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-0-8010-2228-9 (ISBN)
Description
When discussing mission it is easy to rely on the New Testament and overlook the importance of the Old Testament. Walter Kaiser corrects this tendency by focusing on the missiological importance of the Old Testament and explaining its missionary message. Kaiser questions the notion that the New Testament represents a deviation from God's supposed intention to save only the Israelites. He argues that--contrary to popular opinion--the older Testament does not reinforce an exclusive redemptive plan. Instead, it emphasizes a common human condition and God's original and continuing concern for all humanity. Mission in the Old Testament shows that the Israelites' mission was always to actively spread to Gentiles the Good News of the promised Messiah. Pastors, missionaries, professors, students, and everyone interested in mission will find this accessible text enlightening and informative. Tools such as indexes, glossary, and bibliography contribute to the usefulness of this book.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Ada, MI
United States
Publishing group
Baker Publishing Group
Target group
Adult education
ISBN-13
978-0-8010-2228-9 (9780801022289)
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E-Book
05/2012
1st Edition
Baker Publishing Group
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Person
Walter C. Kaiser Jr. is president and Colman M. Mockler Distinguished Professor of Old Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He is the author of numerous books, including Toward an Old Testament Theology, Toward an Exegetical Theology, and A History of Israel.