Frank Derek Kidner fue un erudito británico del Antiguo Testamento, conocido principalmente por sus perspicaces comentarios. Su obra académica profundiza en el texto bíblico, iluminando su profunda relevancia para los lectores contemporáneos. El enfoque de Kidner enfatiza la meticulosa atención al detalle y una comprensión holística de las escrituras, ofreciendo valiosas perspectivas sobre la teología y la historia del Antiguo Testamento.
For many, the Psalms are the richest part of the Old Testament. Derek Kidner provides a fresh and penetrating guide to Psalms 73—150. He analyzes each psalm in depth, comments on interpretative questions and brings out the universal relevance of the texts. Formerly part of the Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries series, this introduction and commentary will inspire and deepen personal worship.
Derek Kidner provides a fresh and penetrating guide to Psalms 1-72. He analyzes each psalm in depth, comments on interpretive questions and lays bare the universal relevance of the texts. Together with its companion volume (Psalms 73-150) this introduction will inspire and deepen personal worship.
Genesis - the Bible's account of human origins and the harbinger of human destiny - is a book teeming with critical questions.
Derek Kidner explores The Message of Ecclesiastes, part of the updated Bible Speaks Today series of Bible commentaries.
Reissue of a classic Old Testament commentary
Introduction and commentary to the books of Ezra and Nehemiah which chart the Jews' return from exile to Jerusalem and the beginnings of rebirth. --from publisher description.
National tragedy and personal transformation are central themes as the book explores the impact of rediscovering the Mosaic law on figures like Josiah and Jeremiah. The intertwining of significant national events with individual lives highlights the profound effect of divine guidance. Derek Kidner offers a detailed analysis of the text, emphasizing its relevance to contemporary issues, making this volume a compelling reflection on faith and societal challenges.
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." In the Wisdom literature of the Bible we first hear the cool voice of a teacher calling us to think--to think hard and humbly. "How long will fools hate knowledge?" cries Wisdom in the book of Proverbs. Then in Job comes the anguished voice of the questioner, earnest enough to seek answers, honest enough to doubt easy ones. In Ecclesiastes the chastened tone of the Preacher warns of the vanity of all life under the sun. Sensitive to both literary form and theological content, Derek Kidner introduces Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes, explaining their basic character and internal structure. He also summarizes and evaluates the wealth of modern criticism focused on each book. Looking at all three books together, Kidner shows how their many voices compare, contrast and ultimately give a unified view of life. Kidner extends his analysis to include Ecclesiasticus and The Wisdom of Solomon from the Apocrypha, and he reprints excerpts from non-Israelite works that parallel the three major books treated.
The narrative begins with a divine command for Hosea to marry a prostitute, setting the stage for a profound exploration of love, redemption, and faith. This unusual directive serves as a powerful metaphor for God's relationship with Israel, highlighting themes of betrayal and unconditional love. Through Hosea's journey, readers are invited to reflect on the complexities of faith and the transformative power of forgiveness, making for a poignant and memorable lesson.
The narrative explores the profound relationship between Hosea and Gomer, highlighting God's purpose in asking Hosea to marry a prostitute. Through this unconventional union, the story conveys deep lessons about love, redemption, and faithfulness. Derek Kidner delves into the complexities of their journey, emphasizing the importance of living in a way that reflects God's unconditional love for those deemed unworthy. The book invites readers to understand the transformative power of divine love and its implications for their own lives.