Knowing God the Father Through the Old Testament
Knowing God the Father Through the Old Testament
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Knowing God the Father Through the Old Testament by Christopher J H Wright
It's almost second nature for Christians to call God Father. Jesus taught his followers as much, although for them it was apparently a surprising practice. The worshiping community of the Old Testament used fatherly images for understanding God's character and actions, but Father was not a common way for believers to address God. In Knowing God the Father Through the Old Testament, Christopher Wright explores in depth the images that pervade the biblical narratives, psalms and prophetic texts of the Old Testament. God is acknowledged as tender yet terrifying, challenging to the nations and yet intimately personal, offering loving care, provision, discipline and forgiveness. This is the God whom Jesus knew, and whom we can know, as Father. Such knowledge of God is far from merely devotional or doctrinal, but governs our worldview, personal and social ethics, and expectations of the futureChristopher J. is a member of the Christopher J.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780830825929 |
| ISBN 10 | 0830825924 |
| Title | Knowing God the Father Through the Old Testament |
| Author | Christopher Jh Wright |
| Series | Knowing God Through The Old Testament Set |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | InterVarsity Press |
| Year published | 2007-10-16 |
| Number of pages | 234 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |