1 & 2 Chronicles

by Peter J. Leithart, R. R. Reno (Editor), Robert Jenson (Editor), Robert Wilken (Editor), Ephraim Radner (Editor)

Overview

Peter Leithart, a respected theologian known for his ability to communicate to a broad audience, offers a theological reading of 1 and 2 Chronicles. Leithart uncovers the narrative logic of Chronicles, highlights the role of music and government in Israel and in the church, and shows how Judah's history moves from the world of the monarchy to the postexilic world in which Israel is scattered among Gentiles. This commentary is designed to serve the church, providing a rich resource for preachers, teachers, students, and study groups.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781540967664
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	04/09/2024
Series:	Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Peter J. Leithart (PhD, University of Cambridge), a former pastor, is president of Theopolis Institute in Birmingham, Alabama, and a teacher at Trinity Presbyterian Church. He is the author of numerous books, a contributing editor for Touchstone, and a regular blogger at FirstThings.com.

Table of Contents

Series Preface ix

Acknowledgments xvii

Abbreviations xix

Introduction 1

1 Israel's Genesis (1 Chronicles 1-9) 9

2 Back to Egypt (1 Chronicles 10) 31

3 Royal Moses (1 Chronicles 11-10) 39

4 Covenant with David (1 Chronicles 17-20) 59

5 The Pattern of the Temple (1 Chronicles 21-29) 71

6 The Land at Rest (2 Chronicles 1-9) 97

7 After the Death of Solomon (2 Chronicles 10-13) 127

8 Self-Inflicted Wounds (2 Chronicles 14-16) 143

9 Loving Yahweh's Enemies (2 Chronicles 17-20) 157

10 Judah Becomes Israel (2 Chronicles 21-24) 177

11 Israel Becomes Judah (2 Chronicles 25-28) 191

12 Rebuilding (2 Chronicles 29-32) 205

13 Turnings (2 Chronicles 33) 223

14 A New and Very Different King David (2 Chronicles 34-36) 231

Bibliography 251

Scripture Index 253

Subject Index 261