Remember Their Sin No More? Forgiveness and the Hebrew Bible
Ebook
Overview
In a world in which genuine forgiveness seems as rare a commodity as ever, this collection of essays offers an opportunity to explore where and in what forms forgiveness may be found in the Hebrew Bible--a text which is foundational for Western religions and the cultures they have influenced over the last two millennia. In the wake of renewed interest in forgiveness in antiquity and recent suggestions that it bears little resemblance to modern conceptions, this book investigates the ways in which the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament itself conceptualizes forgiveness. How and in what ways does God forgive? Where, if at all, do we see reconciliation between people in the Old Testament, and what does it look like?
“One hears it said that forgiveness is just a New Testament
idea: the Old Testament God is too wrathful to forgive people and
the Israelites are too vengeful to forgive anyone! How excellent it
therefore is to have this study of key passages in the Old
Testament that talk about God’s forgiveness and about people
forgiving each other (without oversimplifying what the Old
Testament does have to say).”
—John Goldingay, Fuller Theological Seminary
“Despite its theological import, the concept of forgiveness has
often been neglected in academic writing. This well-rounded and
tightly edited volume rectifies this omission and sheds new and
significant light on the topic. I can highly recommend it.”
—Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer, Örebro School of Theology
“In Remember Their Sin No More?, readers have the
opportunity to grapple with some of the key biblical texts related
to the theme of forgiveness. Guided by a group of renowned
scholars, readers do not find here simplistic answers but helpful
guidance for navigating both divine and human dimensions of
forgiveness in Scripture. A must-read for those interested in the
conception and practice of this important theme.”
—Mark J. Boda, McMaster Divinity College
“This volume, with its host of insightful contributors, initiates
an overdue discussion of an issue crucial for our contemporary
world. In doing so, it participates in work which bolsters the case
for clear continuity between the Christian Testaments. For these
reasons, among others, it is a worthwhile read.”
—Brittany N. Melton, Palm Beach Atlantic University
- Title: Remember Their Sin No More? Forgiveness and the Hebrew Bible
- Authors: David J. Shepherd, Richard S. Briggs
- Publisher: Pickwick Publications
- Print Publication Date: 2022
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781725281981, 9781725281974, 172528197X, 9781725281967, 1725281961, 1725281988
- Resource ID: LLS:9781725281981
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-10-23T08:38:44Z
David J. Shepherd is associate professor in Hebrew Bible/Old
Testament at the School of Religion, Theology, and Peace Studies,
Trinity College Dublin.
Richard S. Briggs is prior of the Community of St Cuthbert, St Nics
Church, Durham, and visiting research fellow in Old Testament,
Cranmer Hall, St John’s College, Durham University.