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The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing: A Theological Commentary
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The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing: A Theological Commentary Hardcover - 2017

by Jonathan T. Pennington


From the publisher

The Sermon on the Mount, one of the most influential portions of the Bible, is the most studied and commented upon portion of the Christian Scriptures. Every Christian generation turns to it for insight and guidance. In this volume, a recognized expert on the Gospels shows that the Sermon on the Mount offers a clear window into understanding God's work in Christ. Jonathan Pennington provides a historical, theological, and literary commentary on the Sermon and explains how this text offers insight into God's plan for human flourishing. As Pennington explores the literary dimensions and theological themes of this famous passage, he situates the Sermon in dialogue with the Jewish and Greek virtue traditions and the philosophical-theological question of human flourishing. He also relates the Sermon's theological themes to contemporary issues such as ethics, philosophy, and economics.

Details

  • Title The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing: A Theological Commentary
  • Author Jonathan T. Pennington
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Pages 326
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Baker Academic
  • Date 2017-06
  • ISBN 9780801049637

About the author

Jonathan T. Pennington (PhD, University of St. Andrews) is associate professor of New Testament interpretation and director of research doctoral studies at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He is the author of "Reading the" "Gospels Wisely: A Narrative and Theological Introduction" and "Heaven and" "Earth in the" "Gospel of Matthew." He has also published a number of biblical language learning tools, including" New Testament Greek Vocabulary" and "Old Testament Hebrew Vocabulary."