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OLD TESTAMENT THEOLOGY. 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
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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)> Old Testament Theology, Pt. 5
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 thesis”> Old Testament Theology, Pt. 5
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 passages> Old Testament Theology, Pt. 5
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 omissions> Old Testament Theology, Pt. 5
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 analyzed> Old Testament Theology, Pt. 5
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 covenantal> Old Testament Theology, Pt. 5
O. T. Theology: Book Theologies • The Book of Ruth • Major Themes include the following • Emptiness • Fullness • Chesed • Providence • Emptiness • Famine, 1:1 • Death, 1:3,5 • Emptiness, 1:21 • Affliction, 1:21> Old Testament Theology, Pt. 5
O. T. Theology: Book Theologies • The Book of Ruth • Fullness • Provision, 2:9-16 (ephah, 20-25 lbs) • Willingness of Boaz, 3:10 • More food, 3:15 • Climax, 4:8,9 Ultimate Fullness Chap 4 Chap 3 Chap 2 Chap 1 Nearer Kinsman! Old Testament Theology, Pt. 5
O. T. Theology: Book Theologies • The Book of Ruth • Chesed • 1:8, Naomi wants Yahweh to reward chesed • 1:12, 13, No hope for blessing • 1:14, Ruth clings to Naomi • 1:16, takes oath, affirms loyalty • 2:11, Boaz reconizes chesed • 2:12, Boaz desires God’s reward for Ruth’s chesed • 2:20, Boaz shows chesed • 3:10, Ruth has shown more chesed, • 4:15, explicit statement of Ruth’s love> Old Testament Theology, Pt. 5
O. T. Theology: Book Theologies • The Book of Ruth • Providence • 1:18, Movement to Moab and daughters-in-law • 2:3, Boaz visits the barley-field at the right time (vs. 20) • 4:4-8, Kinsman Redeemer, reluctance to redeem • 4:16-17, Messianic, kingly line> Old Testament Theology, Pt. 5