Essay 6 prep (History of the OT) Flashcards
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All biblical history is “theological” - history but seen through the tint of religion
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It tells the history of the Hebrew people
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It tells us about the religion of the people - their relationship to YHWH
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It gives them a common core of faith to hold to
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It shows how God continued to love them despite their constant failings as followers of God
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It shows God’s infinite mercy and grace
