Grounded Theology in the Hebrew Bible
Exploring the Cultural Context That Formed Ancient Israel
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"Bridges the gap between cultural-historical context and theological reflection" This book helps us discover how the everyday life of ancient Israelites--from their meals and marriages to their battles and beliefs--shaped their relationship with God and how understanding their cultural context illuminates the profound connections between their world and their faith. "Reading the Bible is a cross-cultural experience. Grounded Theology in the Hebrew Bible makes the ancient context accessible and understandable, helping students and adult learners understand what they are reading and why it matte...
"Bridges the gap between cultural-historical context and theological reflection" This book helps us discover how the everyday life of ancient Israelites--from their meals and marriages to their battles and beliefs--shaped their relationship with God and how understanding their cultural context illuminates the profound connections between their world and their faith. "Reading the Bible is a cross-cultural experience. Grounded Theology in the Hebrew Bible makes the ancient context accessible and understandable, helping students and adult learners understand what they are reading and why it matters. My own students will benefit from the book's clear organization and orientation to key aspects of culture on display in the Hebrew Bible. Bravo!" --Carmen Joy Imes, Talbot School of Theology "Grounded Theology in the Hebrew Bible bridges the gap between cultural-historical context and theological reflection, showing how ancient Israel's everyday life shaped its theology--and how that theology can still shape modern faith. It is spiritually formative, blending thoughtful scholarship, engaging writing, and modern illustrations to bring the ancient world and its theological insights to life." --Roger S. Nam, Emory University "Reading the Old Testament can be confusing if we don't understand the various contexts in which the people in Israel lived, ate, married, worshiped, engaged in warfare, and viewed kingship, etc. This helpful volume examines how Israel's cultural contexts can enrich our understanding of Israel's theologies. A valuable resource for those interested in a deeper understanding of the Old Testament." --May Young, Taylor University "Backfish and Shafer-Elliott offer readers a rare gift: the ability to see. They serve as interpretive optometrists, helping us to perceive how various aspects of Israel's cultural and material context illuminate the theology of the Hebrew Bible. From households and covenant to worship and warfare, they connect the ground to God." --Christopher Ansberry, Grove City College "Backfish and Shafer-Elliott bring their respective expertise in biblical theology and archaeology complemented by years of classroom teaching experience to this one-of-a-kind resource that, quite literally, 'grounds' theological inquiry in the Hebrew Bible. An eminently readable introduction that will serve students for years to come." --Jonathan S. Greer, Grand Valley State University
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