Old testament theology, we must remember the bible is one complete, unified book. Vol 2 old testament library new edition by eichrodt, walter, eichrodt, walther isbn. Eichrodt thought that the ot must be read in the way that the ancient israelites would. The old testament focuses primarily on gods relationship with the jews, starting with his call of abraham in genesis 12. The flowering and floundering of old testament theology. From around the globe the heavenly father is addressed in the languages of earth. Theology of the old testament, marked the beginning of a new epoch in old testament studies. Dr eichrodts work was the first important work in the modern movement towards constructing an old testament theology and in the eyes of many scholars is still the richest and most judicious approach, based as it is on the theme of the covenant. Walther eichrodt primary author only author division. Our father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. He was part of the biblical theology movement, which ran aground because its concern for the theology of the old testament was not matched by a concern for the reality of the events as scripture declares them to have actually happened. Harvey the new diachronic biblical theology of the old testament, biblical theology bulletin 1. Apr, 2020 this book, the first of two volumes, offers a comprehensive profiling of the theology contained in the old testament.
We only know god through the biblical texts, so an old testament theology must stick to what the texts say p. The contributors are scholars of international standing. Old testament theology is a rich and rewarding study of what god revealed of himself, his character, his attributes, etc. At the birth of a new discipline, he had focused the attention of scholars upon the major issue in writing an old testament theology, i. Walther eichrodt was a german old testament scholar and protestant theologian. Walther eichrodt august 1, 1890 in gernsbach, baden may 20, 1978 in basel was a german old testament scholar and protestant theologian from 1908 to 1914 he studied theology in bethel, greifswald and heidelberg, obtaining his habilitation at the university of erlangen in 1918. Buy theology of the old testament, volume two from westminster john knox press challenging the mind, nourishing the soul.
Theology of the old testament asbury bible commentary. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jan 20, 2009 theology of the old testament by walther eichrodt, 9780334016397, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Walther eichrodt is the author of theology of the old testament, vol. If this is the first time you use this feature, you will be asked to authorise cambridge core to connect with your account. Theology of the old testament volume 1old testament. In walther eichrodt s theology of the old testament, he begins with a brief discussion on introductory issues regarding the discipline of old testament theology. The thesis of this volume is to affirm a unifying theme to old testament writings, despite of all its diversity, tensions, and genres. As a pioneer in what is known as the biblical theology movement, eichrodt devoted his major effort to writing a monumental threevolume theology of the old testament, which appeared in 1933, 1935, and 1939 the twovolume english translation was published in 1961 and 1967. Theology of the old testament, marked the beginning of a new epoch in old. Walther eichrodt is currently considered a single author. In this book, walter brueggemann, the wellknown old testament commentator and theologian, has assembled fifteen of his essays all but one. I need to think about that overnight, was brueggemanns reply.
Secondly, another view of the covenant, which james l. The ot theology of walther eichrodt 18901978 in its historical and theological context. He received his doctorate from the university of heidelberg in 1915 and taught as a professor of old testament and history of religion at the basel university from 1922 to 1960. This book, the first of two volumes, offers a comprehensive profiling of the theology contained in the old testament. Walther eichrodt, german scholar who showed the importance to biblical studies of an understanding of the theology of the old testament. Buy theology of the old testament from church house bookshop. Clowney emeritus professor of practical theology and former president of westminster theological seminary in philadelphia, pennsylvania. A closer look at eichrodt s theology of the old testament otl walther eichrodt 18901978 taught at university of basel switzerland from 19211966 where karl barth also taught. Old testament theology based upon certain recurring themes in the biblical passages. One of the first, and certainly the most successful, attempts to challenge this predominant view was walther eichrodts theology, first published in 1933. Eichrodt saw that the old testament israel was to set forth the coming of the kingdom of god for the new.
Like a nations economy, which has its downturns and upturns, so the discipline of old testament ot theology has in the last two hundred years seen both good and bad days. From 1908 to 1914 he studied theology in bethel, greifswald and heidelberg. Finding aid for phyllis trible papers, 19542015 pdf. In contrast, eichrodts theology, with its keynote the breaking in of the kingdom of god,constituted a decisive turningpoint. Walther eichrodt 1890 1978 was an eminent german old testament scholar and protestant theologian.
The old testament view of man is also supremely important for everyone concerned with the question of god, since it offers an interpretation of life which is almost unique in that it proceeds from a constant relation with the will of god as revealed in the word, and answers the question of man in the light of the redemption it perceives there. The old testament library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of old testament study through commentaries and general surveys. Biblical theology biblical hermeneutics biblical canon scriptures and revelation narrative themes prolegomena trinitarianism sacraments providencesoveriegnty heaven and hell worship theology ethics origins apologetics worldviewsphilosophies biblical archaeology environmental issues ancient near eastern theology modern near eastern theology. Vischers warning cries, which were on the whole effective, ought also to be. Walther eichrodt german biblical scholar britannica. At the time when eichrodt published his work, the discipline of ot theology was firmly entrenched in an emphasis on a historyofreligions approach. Walther eichrodt author of theology of the old testament. A closer look at eichrodts theology of the old testament otl. His chief work, theologie des alten testaments, 2 vol. A biblical theology of prayer beginning with moses. Theology of the old testament work by eichrodt britannica. This book, the second of two volumes, offers a comprehensive profiling of the theology contained in the old testament. Walther eichrodt, an important representative theologian of old testament. Theology of the old testament by eichrodt, walther, 18901978.
Walter eichrodt was a swiss old testament scholar and theologian of the 20th century. Index of subjects index of modern authors index of biblical passages 521 530 535. Theology of the old testament, volume one by walther eichrodt. Jan 20, 2009 dr eichrodt s work was the first important work in the modern movement towards constructing an old testament theology and in the eyes of many scholars is still the richest and most judicious approach, based as it is on the theme of the covenant.
Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Summary in walther eichrodts theology of the old testament, he begins with a brief discussion on introductory issues regarding the discipline of old. This paper was a summary of the course that i had begun teaching in 1989, and it was subsequently published as the eschatological conception of new testament theology in the reader. Man in the old testament by walther eichrodt, 1972 online. Ollenburger in this extensively revised and updated edition of the flowering of old testament theology, professor ollenburger provides help for beginning theological students, who are frequently overwhelmed by the proliferation of volumes dealing with old testament theology, to say nothing of. Publication date 1961 publisher not found collection. Theology of the old testament by walther eichrodt, 9780334016397, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This uniting theme, according to eichrodt, is the concept of the covenant, without which not only the faith of ancient israel will collapse. Old testament theology is the branch of biblical theology that seeks theological insight within. This paper was a summary of the course that i had begun teaching in 1989, and it was subsequently published as the eschatological conception of. For eichrodt, covenant is the central theme of the ot.
Brueggemann focuses on the metaphor and imagery of the courtroom trial in order to regard the theological substance of the old testament as a series of claims asserted for yahweh, the god of israel. He defined covenant as gods selfrevelation in choosing people and how they should. A closer look at eichrodts theology of the old testament. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Old testament studies the need for a new essay in ot theology. Dennis cole of the new orleans baptist theological seminary in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the course advanced hebrew exegesis. Theology of the old testament, volume two by walther. Theology of the old testament, volume two by walther eichrodt. Theology of the old testament by walther eichrodt, j.
New testament theology at the third triennial plenary conference of the tyndale fellowship at swanwick, derbyshire. Without reducing the theology of the old testament to the history of israelite religion, eichrodt made extensive use of the results of literary and comparative analysis to envisage the. Walter eichrodt, theology of the old testament vol. Typology and the christian use of the old testament. Gntrse abstract valter brueggemann crafts a first testament theology around the organizing principle of israelsspeech about god. There are quite enough historical descriptions of israelite and judaistic religion. After studying theology at bethel, greifswald, heidelberg, and erlangen, eichrodt taught at bethel and erlangen, then became professor of old testament at the.
The next morning he announced that he would begin by giving the group his topten list. The theology of the old testament by walter brueggemann. Theology of the old testament by eichrodt, walther. Bibliography on the old testament theology of walther eichrodt. Mapping recent developments in old testament theology scielo. Theology of the old testament by walther eichrodt, paperback.
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