Old Testament Exegesis. Anthology of 4 Essays

Exegesis from the year 2015 in the subject Theology - Biblical Theology grade: Respectively: A A B B Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology course: Hebrew Narrative Hebrew Poetry Minor Prophets language: English abstract: BOAZ'S ENCOUNTER WITH THE KINSMAN-REDEEMER: AN EXEGESIS OF RUTH 4:1-6It is clear to any reader of the book of Ruth that Boaz and Ruth had fallen in love with each other before Boaz works out the redemption plan for Naomi. As a rich and strong man Boaz would abusively use his influence to marry Ruth illegally without observing the Law and the traditions of his people. However as it is demonstrated in the first paper in this book Boaz faithfully though skillfully and tactfully pursued the legal processes in marrying Ruth. In this Boaz and Ruth set an example to follow for believers seeking marriage.THE JUDGMENT OF THE NATIONS: AN EXEGESIS OF JOEL 3:1-3Any reader of the prophet Joel quickly understands that chapter three is a prediction of the judgment of the nations. However some questions seem not clearly answered in the chapter and those which are answered seem unsatisfied. Such questions will include the when the who the where and the when of the judgment. In the second paper of this book I show that the main exegetical role of 3:1-3 is to present only skeletal answers to these questions before expanding them in the rest of the chapter.ISRAEL'S FAKE REPENTANCE: AN EXEGESIS OF HOSEA 6:1-3Hosea 6:1-3 has been interpreted variously by exegetes. While some view it to record the Hosea's call of the people to repentance others see it as portraying the prophet's prayer to the Lord on the behalf of the people. Still another group view it as a lament of the people before the Lord that is the people's repentance. However in the third paper in book I expose the pericope as portraying instead God's people's fake repentance thus advocating for the views of some other scholars.THE ULTIMATE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE