From Promise to Exile: The Former Prophets (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781573122801)

Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 and 2 Samuel, and 1 and 2 Kings are known as part of the historical books of the canon. However, in Jewish tradition, except for Ruth, they are labeled as prophetic literature.Covering the rise and decline of Israel, Joshua-Kings moves from land, given as promised, to exile, executed by Yahweh because of the infidelity of the people and the unwillingness of the kings to obey the Torah and listen to the prophets.Joshua-Judges discusses land possession without the rule of kings, and Samuel-Kings emphasizes possessing the land under the leadership of the monarchy.

Author: Marvin E. Tate
ISBN-10: 1573122807
ISBN-13: 9781573122801
Publisher: Smyth & Helwys Publishing, Incorporated
Language: English
Published: 01/30/2019
Pages: 130
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 9.02h x 6.04w x 0.49d