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OverviewIn the opening verses of the Book of Ezra-Nehemiah, King Cyrus exhorts the exiled Judeans to return to Jerusalem to restore worship in Jerusalem. It then narrates this restoration through the construction of the temple, the repair of the city walls, and the commitment to the written Torah. In this volume, Roger Nam offers a new and compelling argument regarding the theology of Ezra-Nehemiah: that the Judeans' return migration, which extended over several generations, had a totalizing effect on the people. Repatriation was not a single event, but rather a multi-generational process that oscillated between assimilation and preservation of culture. Consequently, Ezra-Nehemiah presents a unique theological perspective. Nam explores the book's prominent theological themes, including trauma, power, identity, community, worship, divine presence, justice, hope, and others – all of which take on a nuanced expression in diaspora. He also shows how and why Ezra-Nehemiah naturally found a rich reception among emerging early Christian and Jewish interpretive communities. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Roger S. Nam (Emory University, Atlanta)Publisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 9781108438193ISBN 10: 1108438199 Pages: 262 Publication Date: 31 October 2024 Audience: College/higher education , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Forthcoming Availability: Not yet available  This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsGeneral editors preface; Preface; List of abbreviations; 1. Critical access to the theology of the books of Ezra and Nehemiah; 2. The theology of the books of Ezra and Nehemiah; 3. Ezra-Nehemiah and the Old Testament; 4. Ezra-Nehemiah and later Interpreters; Further reading; Author index; Scripture index; Subject index.Reviews'Nam offers a fresh perspective on the theological themes embedded in Ezra-Nehemiah that sheds light on the complexities of the postexilic era. The book skillfully weaves together historical context, theological insights, and a critical analysis of contemporary scholarly approaches, creating a thought-provoking narrative that will resonate with academics and those new to the study of Ezra-Nehemiah.' Deirdre Fulton, Baylor University 'Roger Nam's Ezra-Nehemiah commentary is a rare self-aware and inclusive application of historical critical methods. Nam thoughtfully integrates excellent historical, linguistic, theological, economic, and postcolonial analyses. He also contextualizes Ezra-Nehemiah within biblical literature, diverse textual witnesses, and broad reception history, facilitating deep and well-informed study of this challenging text.' Lisa Cleath, Princeton Theological Seminary Author InformationRoger S. Nam is Professor of Hebrew Bible at Candler School of Theology, Emory University. He is the author of Portrayals of Economic Exchange in the Book of Kings and a commentary on Ezra-Nehemiah in the Old Testament Library Series. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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