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Echoes of the Shema and Our Father's Footprints

Morris A. Inch

This volume contains two closely related studies: Echoes of the Shema and Our Father’s Footprints. The term Shema is derived from the initial word to hear in the Old Testament: “Hear O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one” (Deut. 6:4). Hence, God is deserving of ardent adoration and unqualified commitment. Morris A. Inch discusses God as Spirit, Light, and Love and also touches on divine holiness, grace, and compassion.

The second study picks up with Jesus’ allusion to God as our Father (Matt. 6:9). While this reference is primarily related to his authority, Jesus pointedly ties in his benevolent character. In this regard, he exclaims: “If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father give good gifts to those who ask him!” (Matt. 7:11). This quotation invites us to reflect on such associated themes as God’s faithfulness, generosity, resolve, forgiveness, and creativity. Echoes of the Shema and Our Father’s Footprints will be a useful text for those interested in exploring the inviting realm of biblical theology.

University Press of America

Pages: 220 • Trim: 6 x 9

978-0-7618-5944-4 • Paperback • June 2012 • $48.99 • (£38.00)

978-0-7618-5945-1 • eBook • June 2012 • $46.50 • (£36.00)

Subjects: Religion / Biblical Studies / General, Religion / Biblical Commentary / Old Testament / General, Religion / Biblical Commentary / New Testament / General, Religion / Christian Theology / General

Echoes of the Shema and Our Father's Footprints

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eBook

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This volume contains two closely related studies: Echoes of the Shema and Our Father’s Footprints. The term Shema is derived from the initial word to hear in the Old Testament: “Hear O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one” (Deut. 6:4). Hence, God is deserving of ardent adoration and unqualified commitment. Morris A. Inch discusses God as Spirit, Light, and Love and also touches on divine holiness, grace, and compassion.

The second study picks up with Jesus’ allusion to God as our Father (Matt. 6:9). While this reference is primarily related to his authority, Jesus pointedly ties in his benevolent character. In this regard, he exclaims: “If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father give good gifts to those who ask him!” (Matt. 7:11). This quotation invites us to reflect on such associated themes as God’s faithfulness, generosity, resolve, forgiveness, and creativity. Echoes of the Shema and Our Father’s Footprints will be a useful text for those interested in exploring the inviting realm of biblical theology.

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University Press of America

Pages: 220 • Trim: 6 x 9

978-0-7618-5944-4 • Paperback • June 2012 • $48.99 • (£38.00)

978-0-7618-5945-1 • eBook • June 2012 • $46.50 • (£36.00)

Subjects: Religion / Biblical Studies / General, Religion / Biblical Commentary / Old Testament / General, Religion / Biblical Commentary / New Testament / General, Religion / Christian Theology / General

Author

Morris A. Inch is professor emeritus of biblical studies at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. He served as president of the Institute of Holy Land Studies (now Jerusalem University College) in Jerusalem, Israel. Inch was awarded an A.B. from Houghton College, a M.Div. from Gordon Divinity School, and a Ph.D. from Boston University. He has published over forty books. His most recent book is The Wonder of It All: Mystery and Meaning in Scripture (UPA, 2009).

Table of Contents

Acknowledgment
Echoes of the Shema—Part I
Preface
Due Reverence
God As Spirit
God As Light
God As Love
The Holy One
The King of Glory
Sufficing Grace
Mightier Than
Unfailing Compassion
Carrots and Clubs
From Everlasting to Everlasting
Our Father

Our Father's Footprints—Part II
Preface
The Paper Trail
Divine Authority
God's Faithfulness
God's Generosity
Divine Commentary
God's Resolve
Divine Forgiveness
Divine Creativity
God's Consolation
Divine Commendation
Divine Caution
God's Patience
Divine Amenability
Divine Righteousness
God Is Love
Consequently

Endnotes
Part I
Part II
Bibliography
Index

Echoes of the Shema and Our Father's Footprints

Morris A. Inch

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