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
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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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