BIBLE and INTERPRETATION
THE LORD ROARS Recovering the Prophetic Voice for Today M. Daniel Carroll R. THEOLOGICAL EXPLORATIONS FOR THE CHURCH CATHOLIC
The world cries out for a prophetic word to the chaos, unrest, and destructiveness of our times. Can the biblical prophets speak into our world today? Old Testament ethicist M. Daniel Carroll R. demonstrates that learning from the prophets can make us better prepared for Christian witness. In this guide to the ethical material of Old Testament prophetic literature, Carroll highlights key ethical con- cerns of the three prophets most associated with social critique— Amos, Isaiah, and Micah—showing their relevance for those who wish to speak with a prophetic voice today. The Lord Roars focuses on the pride that generates injustice and the religious life that legitimates an unacceptable status quo— both of which bring judgment—as well as the ethical importance of the visions of restoration after divine judgment. Each of these components in the biblical text makes its own particular call to readers to respond in an appropriate manner. The book also links biblical teaching with prophetic voices of the modern era. It is well suited to professors and students of the Old Testament and ethics. It will also benefit Christian leaders, including those involved in justice and mercy ministries.
AUGUST 2022 • 144 pp. • cloth • $24.99 • 9781540965080
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M. Daniel Carroll R. (Rodas) (PhD, University of Sheffield) is Scripture Press Ministries Professor of Biblical Studies and Pedagogy at Wheaton College and Graduate School. He previously taught at El Seminario Teológico Centroame- ricano in Guatemala City and at Denver Seminary. Carroll has written or edited many books, including a major commentary on the book of Amos.
Series Preface 1. Reimagining Reality: The Power of the Prophetic Text 2. Prophetic Critique: Deconstructing the Unacceptable 3. “Let Justice Roll Down”: Worship and Social Responsibility 4. Hope for the Future: The Relevance of Eschatology Epilogue: Toward the Prophetic Vision for Today Indexes
ABOUT THE SERIES The Theological Explorations for the Church Catholic series is published in conjunction with Nazarene Theological Seminary. Leading scholars in biblical studies and systematic theology from a variety of theological traditions offer brief, suggestive treatments of specific topics, exploring the cutting edge of their current interests and latest thinking for the benefit of the whole church.
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