Old Testament Theology: The theology of Israel's historical traditions

Gerhard von Rad

Westminster John Knox Press, Jan 1, 2001 - Religion - 524 pages

This republication of a classic work contains a new introduction by Walter Brueggemann that places Gerhard von Rad's work within the context of German theology, Old Testament theology, and the history of interpretation of the Old Testament. In Old Testament Theology, von Rad applies the most advanced results of form criticism to develop a new understanding of the Bible. His original approach is now available once again in English.

The Old Testament Library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through commentaries and general surveys. The contributors are scholars of international standing.

Contents

• A ORIGINS: 3
• B THE CRISIS DUE TO THE CONQUEST: 15
• THE CRISIS DUE TO THE FORMATION OF THE STATE: 36
• ENDEAVOURS TO RESTORE THE PAST: 69
• E THE CONSTITUTING OF THE POSTEXILIC CULTIC: 85
• F SACRAL OFFICE AND CHARISMA IN ANCIENT ISRAEL: 93
• A METHODOLOGICAL PRESUPPOSITIONS: 105
• B THE THEOLOGY OF THE HEXATEUCH: 129
• THE PRIMEVAL HISTORY: 136
• THE HISTORY OF THE PATRIARCHS: 165
• THE DELIVERANCE FROM EGYPT: 175
• THE DIVINE REVELATION AT SINAI: 187
• a The Priestly Document as an Historical Work: 232
• b The Tent the Ark and the Glory of God: 234
• c The Cultic Officials: 241
• d The Sacrifices: 250
• e Sin and Atonement: 262
• f CleanUnclean Illness and Death: 272
• THE WANDERING IN THE WILDERNESS: 280
• THE CONCEPTION OF MOSES AND HIS OFFICE: 289
• THE GRANTING OF THE LAND OF CANAAN: 296
• ISRAELS ANOINTED: 306
• The Covenant with David in the History: 308
• The Empire and Office of the Anointed in the Royal Psalms: 318
• Saul: 324
• The Judges: 327
• The Deuteronomists Theology of History The Book of Kings: 334
• The Historical Work of the Chronicler: 347
• ISRAEL BEFORE JAHWEH Israels Answer: 355
• The Praises of Israel: 356
• The Righteousness of Jahweh and of Israel: 370
• Israels Trials and the Consolation of the Individual: 383
• Israels Wisdom deriving from Experience: 418
• Israels Theological Wisdom: 441
• Scepticism: 453
• List of Abbreviations and of Works Frequently Cited: 460
• Index of Scripture Passages: 463
• Name and Subject Index: 481

About the author

Gerhard von Rad was Professor of Old Testament at the University of Heidelberg in Germany until his death in 1971. He is the author of several books, including Wisdom in Israel and Holy War in Ancient Israel.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Old Testament Theology: The theology of Israel's historical traditions; Volume 1 of Old Testament Theology; Volume 1 of Old Testament library
• Author: Gerhard von Rad
• Edition: reprint
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press, 2001
• ISBN: 0664224075, 9780664224073
• Length: 524 pages
• Subjects: Religion / Biblical Commentary / Old Testament; Religion / Theology