Theology Today: Reflections on the Bible and Contemporary Life Contributor(s): Miller, Patrick D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0664229921 ISBN-13: 9780664229924 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press OUR PRICE: $22.50 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2006 Annotation: In this collection of his essays from the popular and respected journal Theology Today, longtime editor Patrick D. Miller offers insights into the basic human condition. His reflections range from popular culture (the popularity of Seinfeld) to political matters (the proper public role for the Ten Commandments) to the sublime (the connection between poetry and faith). The wit and wisdom of this internationally respected biblical scholar come through clearly in this collection, as we learn anew about how God works in the world around us. |
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BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Theology - Systematic - Religion | Biblical Studies - General |
Dewey: 230 |
LCCN: 2005043485 |
Physical Information: 0.41" H x 6.1" W x 9" (0.57 lbs) 152 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Theometrics - Mainline |
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Publisher Description: In this collection of his essays from the popular and respected journal Theology Today, longtime editor Patrick D. Miller offers insights into the basic human condition. His reflections range from popular culture (the popularity of Seinfeld) to political matters (the proper public role for the Ten Commandments) to the sublime (the connection between poetry and faith). The wit and wisdom of this internationally respected biblical scholar come through clearly in this collection. |
Contributor Bio(s): Miller, Patrick D.: - Patrick D. Miller is Charles T. Haley Professor Emeritus of Old Testament Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey. He is the author of numerous books, including The Religion of Ancient Israel. He is coeditor of the Interpretation commentary series and the Westminster Bible Companion series. In 1998, he served as President of the Society of Biblical Literature. He was also editor of Theology Today for twenty years. |