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Title: OLD TESTAMENT THEOLOGY


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O. T. Theology Book Theologies
  • Definition The analysis of a Biblical book as a
    divinely inspired literary unit in order to
    discern, set forth, and corroborate its
    theological meaning
  • Two foci in a book theology
  • Analytical- note theological themes
  • Literary- treat as a literary unit, with
    sensitivity to genre(s)gt

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O. T. Theology Book Theologies
  • Procedure
  • Begin with a series of careful readings
  • Underline significant passages
  • Take notes
  • Seek to absorb the book as a literary unit
  • Seek to determine central thesisgt

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O. T. Theology Book Theologies
  • Consider major themes
  • In light of Central Thesis
  • Do Analytical Outline of Data
  • More readings may be necessary
  • Consult Commentaries, for exegesis of key,
    theologically significant passagesgt

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O. T. Theology Book Theologies
  • Consult other Reference Works
  • Concordances, Lexicons, Wordbooks for significant
    words
  • Old Testament Theologies
  • To validate your Central Thesis
  • To confirm your major themes
  • To determine weaknesses in your analysis
  • To detect significant omissionsgt

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O. T. Theology Book Theologies
  • Arrange your project in a logical manner
  • Central Thesis
  • Supported by major themes
  • Supported by data you have collected and
    analyzedgt

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O. T. Theology Book Theologies
  • The Book of Ruth
  • Central Thesis God providentially rewards
    Chesed, steadfast love with steadfast love
    and Chen, grace with grace.
  • Chesed is love and loyalty at high intensity,
    steadfast loving loyalty
  • Chesed assumes a relationship, family based or
    covenantalgt

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O. T. Theology Book Theologies
  • The Book of Ruth
  • Major Themes include the following
  • Emptiness
  • Fullness
  • Chesed
  • Providence
  • Emptiness
  • Famine, 11
  • Death, 13,5
  • Emptiness, 121
  • Affliction, 121gt

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O. T. Theology Book Theologies
  • The Book of Ruth
  • Fullness
  • Provision, 29-16 (ephah, 20-25 lbs)
  • Willingness of Boaz, 310
  • More food, 315
  • Climax, 48,9

Ultimate Fullness
Chap 4
Chap 3
Chap 2
Chap 1
Nearer Kinsman!
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O. T. Theology Book Theologies
  • The Book of Ruth
  • Chesed
  • 18, Naomi wants Yahweh to reward chesed
  • 112, 13, No hope for blessing
  • 114, Ruth clings to Naomi
  • 116, takes oath, affirms loyalty
  • 211, Boaz reconizes chesed
  • 212, Boaz desires Gods reward for Ruths chesed
  • 220, Boaz shows chesed
  • 310, Ruth has shown more chesed,
  • 415, explicit statement of Ruths lovegt

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O. T. Theology Book Theologies
  • The Book of Ruth
  • Providence
  • 118, Movement to Moab and daughters-in-law
  • 23, Boaz visits the barley-field at the right
    time (vs. 20)
  • 44-8, Kinsman Redeemer, reluctance to redeem
  • 416-17, Messianic, kingly linegt

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