Eschatology in the Old TestamentUsing a canonical approach, in which he explores the Old Testament as a whole - rather than the teachings of individual Old Testament authors - Professor Gowan traces the hopes of the people of Israel for a better future. He concludes that for God to make things right, a three-fold transformation of the world must take place: God must transform the human person, human society, and nature itself. This is a modern, comprehensive introduction to eschatology in the Old Testament, and includes a new introduction. |
Contents
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2 Peace in ZionThe Transformation of Human Society | 21 |
3 The People of ZionThe Transformation of the Human Person | 59 |
4 Highest of All the HillsThe Transformation of Nature | 97 |
ConclusionOld Testament Eschatology and Contemporary Hope for the Future | 121 |
Notes | 130 |
Appendix | 145 |
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