Gregory Goswell Bücher

"An evangelical commentary on the book of Ruth"-- Provided by publisher

The Asia Bible Commentary Series empowers Christian believers in Asia to read the Bible from within their respective contexts. Holistic in its approach to the text, each exposition of the biblical books combines exegesis and application. The ultimate goal is to strengthen the Body of Christ in Asia by providing pastoral and contextual exposition of every book of the Bible. Set in Persia, the book of Esther seems to show little interest in the temple, the Promised Land, prayer or other signs of the Israelite religion. Most peculiarly for a book of the Bible, there is no explicit mention of God! Yet there are many similarities with the setting of Esther and situations in Asia today, which open ways for God to speak into present realities. This commentary examines the book of Esther in its original context, and considers how to interpret and apply it in light of the rest of Scripture - both the Old Testament and the New.

Exploring the often-overlooked elements surrounding biblical texts, Gregory Goswell delves into paratext and its significance for interpretation. He highlights how features like canonical location, titles, and divisions shape understanding and offer interpretive insights. By examining the arrangement of the Old and New Testaments, Goswell reveals how these elements enhance the reading experience and inform theological study. The book includes glossaries and study questions, empowering readers to deepen their biblical interpretation skills through an awareness of paratextual clues.

Focusing on the canonical context of the book of Ruth, this NSBT volume explores its connections to the broader Old and New Testaments. Authors Peter Lau and Gregory Goswell delve into key themes such as redemption, kingship, mission, kindness, wisdom, famine, and the hiddenness of God, offering insights that enrich the understanding of Ruth's significance within the biblical narrative.

A thematic, biblical-theological study of the Old Testament book of Ruth. Focuses on Ruth in canonical context (Old Testament and whole-Bible). Studies selected themes e.g. redemption, mission, kindness, wisdom, famine, the hiddenness of God.