6. 1 & 2 Chronicles Flashcards
What is the subject matter of Chronicles and how is this portrayed?
- Via genealogy
- Beginning of history to decree of Cyrus
the author of Chronicles comments on the beginning of history down to the decree of Cyrus to release Israel from their exile in Persia. (Clearly, this history is very telescoped and selective.)
What is Chronicles point of view?
- to exemplify Israel as the true Church of God,
- Validate post-exilic religion
show that the Temple services and religious institutions of the post-exilic theocracy were legitimate and valid adjuncts of community life
What were two central institutions in Chronicles?
- Davidic succession
2. Temple at Jerusalem
Critics contend Chronicles is theology not history, what two people (and area of pursuit) proves this is incorrect?
- Brian Kelly: Manasseh test case
2. Peter Williams: Israel outside the land
How does Chronicles relate to Kingdom through covenant? 1/5
- focused on David and his kingdom
What is the exegesis of 1 & 2 Chronicles?
- Exile in the land (they got out of Babylon, but there is still a spiritual exile that they need to be saved from)
- Chronicles and the goal of history (genealogies right before Abraham, David, and Jesus; the king and Zion are central)
- The Davidic house (culmination of Abrahamic promises)
How does Chronicles relate to Kingdom through covenant? 2/5
- Eschatological note of Daniel and prophets looking forward to restoration
How does Chronicles relate to Kingdom through covenant? 3/5
- restoration through institution of New Covenant
How does Chronicles relate to Kingdom through covenant? 4/5
- Chronicles looks forward to Kingdom of God ruled by the new David under the new covenant
How does Chronicles relate to Kingdom through covenant? 5/5
- The idealized David of Chronicles will be incarnated in David’s greater son, Jesus Christ
