Biblical Prophecy: Perspectives for Christian Theology, Discipleship, and Ministry (Interpretation: Resources for the Use of Scripture in the Church)

by Ellen F. Davis

Publisher:

Westminster John Knox

, 2014

Overview

In this fresh and expansive work, Ellen Davis offers a comprehensive interpretation of the prophetic role and word in the Christian Scripture. Davis carefully outlines five essential features of the prophetic role and then systematically examines seven representations of prophets and prophecies. Thoroughly theological in nature, Davis’s volume provides both instruction and insight for understanding prophecy in Christian tradition and discipleship. This volume concludes with a rich discussion of practical matters, including the relationship between Christian discipleship and prophetic interpretation and the role of biblical prophecy in interfaith contexts.

Contents

Top Highlights

“In word and deed, they interpreted the faith for their time, and equally, they interpreted the times for the faithful” (Page 3)

“Real prophets suffer evil along with the people they address, and therefore they often plead for divine forbearance in the face of human frailty (see Amos 7:1–6).” (Pages 101–102)

“reading the Bible against ourselves is a major public responsibility of the Christian teacher and theologian” (Page 6)

“engage in both kinds of intercessory prayer, for the innocent and for the guilty” (Page 25)

Product Details

• Title: Biblical Prophecy: Perspectives for Christian Theology, Discipleship, and Ministry
• Author: Ellen F. Davis
• Edition: First edition
• Series: Interpretation: Resources for the Use of Scripture in the Church
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox
• Print Publication Date: 2014
• Logos Release Date: 2016
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Bible › Prophecies; Bible › Criticism, interpretation, etc; Prophecy › Christianity; Eschatology; Theology
• ISBNs: 9780664235383, 9780664260347, 0664235387, 0664260349
• Resource ID: LLS:BIBLICALPROPHECY
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-12-12T20:11:25Z

About Ellen F. Davis

Professor Davis is interested in theological interpretation of the Old Testament, with particular concern for Christian preaching. Her current work focuses also on developing an exegetically based response to the ecological crisis. A lay Episcopalian, she has been involved in Jewish-Christian dialogue for more than 30 years. Her previous teaching appointments were at Union Theological Seminary (New York City), Yale Divinity School, and the Virginia Theological Seminary.