1 Kings: The Wisdom And the Folly by Dale Ralph Davis (English) Paperback Book

Description: 1 Kings by Dale Ralph Davis Davis pastoral application, laced with his own humor and illustrations ensure you remember the point he tackled head on as a scholar. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 1 Kings is a continuation of a narrative of the history of Israel which begins in 1 Samuel and continues through into 1 & 2 Kings.While we so often struggle with the events and issues of the book of 1st Kings, Ralph Davis helps us to see how it we can apply to the contemporary settings of the 21st century. As usual Ralph Davis uses pastoral application and laces it with his own sense of humour. He is noted for tackling scholarship head on. Author Biography Dale Ralph Davis is a renowned Bible teacher who lives in rural Tennessee. He has been a pastor in various churches and was Professor of Old Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi. Review "The well-known episodes in the life of Elijah are handled with skill and spiritual insight. I cannot recall a Bible exposition more lucidly applying the truth set forth to my heart. It is difficult within the brief compass of this review to do full justice to this excellent book. I can only advise the reader to waste no time in acquiring it." -- Evangelical Times"Robust - thats the word ...a robust understanding, defence, explanation and application of First Kings as the Word of God. Here is no First Kings in my own words - the boring, fruitless fate of most commentaries on Bible History - but a delicious feast of truth, proof that the ancients were right to call the historians prophets." -- Alec Motyer((1924–2016) Well known Bible expositor and commentary writer)... The joy for all who would turn to these pages is simply that they bring Old Testament history out of Israels past and into the churchs present in a most distinctive manner. They are bound to refresh, enthuse, solemnize and bless. -- The Banner of Truth Magazine... It is all very readable, clear and not inaccessibly transatlantic. There are a subject index, a persons index, and a Bible persons index. Refreshing and recommended -- The Churchman Journal"...this exposition enables the contemporary reader to breath the air of 1 Kings, re-live its challenges, and above all, to encounter the personal God who speaks and acts throughout its pages. This is a book to unsettle spiritual complacency and challenge us to a deep integrity in our relationship with the living God." -- David Jackman, The Proclamation Trust(Past President, The Proclamation Trust, London)"One of the reasons I enjoy Daviss exposition so much is that I feel confident that he has done his exegetical homework, and so is not just delivering blessed, unhistorical thoughts on the text. Yet at the same time, he applies the text so well." -- Simon Gathercole(Director of Studies, Theology and Religious Studies, Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge University, Cambridge)"The range of scholarship is extraordinary (is there any learned book or paper on First Kings that this writer has not winkled out?), His humour and humanity, plus a priceless American-style turn of phrase, add relish to the dish. Here is a safe and strong pair of hands to guide new, and older, readers through the treasure - and the uninspiring bits - of First Kings." -- Dick Lucas, The Proclamation Trust(Formerly Rector of St Helens Bishopsgate, London)... Dale Ralph Davis has provided yet another fine exposition of an Old Testament Book (he has previously published expositions of Joshua, Judges, 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel with the same publisher)....It is apparent that Davis is well informed in the scholarly discussion of First Kings, but his purpose is not to display his learning. Rather, based on a full awareness of the issues in the text, he seeks to expound the text properly incorporating some illustrations and application.In this way Davis provides a model for preaching from First Kings - a task which often appears quite daunting. On the one hand he does not get bogged down in details failing to get to what God is actually saying in the text and what we are to do about it. On the other hand he shows that carefully reading the text is necessary in order to grasp what God is saying rather than reading in whatever we want to find. I especially appreciate his sensitivity to structure and flow of thought as well as his careful connections across the covenants.I think pastors will find this volume very helpful in the task of preaching -- The Founders Journal ... The author has a clear grasp of both the text and of contemporary scholarship, yet presents a commentary which is not only readable but witty, and share in application. The commentary chapters are each little sermons, with headings ready-made. The section on Jeroboams golden calves is entitled "Bootleg Religion" and its three headings are: The Need for False Religion, The Subtlety of False Religion, The Stupidity of False Religion. It is almost too tempting for the preacher to follow this pattern rather than preach his own sermon! But these books should not be restricted only to preachers. They are very helpful commentaries for the general reader and for devotional use. -- Reformation Today"No preacher should be without them. No thoughtful Christian can fail to be excited and edified by them. Hence I hurried to get a review copy of his work on 1 Kings. As with his other Old Testament commentaries, the author is able to mix page-turning writing skills which make for easy reading, with the most rigorous and orthodox scholarship." -- Evanngelicals Now Long Description The range of scholarship is extraordinary is there any learned book or paper on First Kings that this writer has not winkled out His humour and humanity plus a priceless Americanstyle turn of phrase add relish to the dish. Here is a safe and strong pair of hands to guide new and older readers through the treasure and the uninspiring bits of First Kings. Rev Dick Lucas The Proclamation Trust LondonRobust thats the word a robust understanding defence explanation and application of First Kings as the Word of God. Here is no First Kings in my own words the boring fruitless fate of most commentaries on Bible History but a delicious feast of truth proof that the ancients were right to call the historians prophets.Dr Alec Motyerthis exposition enables the contemporary reader to breath the air of 1 Kings relive its challenges and above all to encounter the personally the God who speaks and acts throughout its pages. This is a book to unsettle spiritual complacency and challenge us to a deep integrity in our relationship with the living God. David Jackman The Proclamation Trust London Review Text ... It is all very readable, clear and not inaccessibly transatlantic. There are a subject index, a persons index, and a Bible persons index. Refreshing and recommended ~ The Churchman Journal ... Dale Ralph Davis has provided yet another fine exposition of an Old Testament Book (he has previously published expositions of Joshua, Judges, 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel with the same publisher)....It is apparent that Davis is well informed in the scholarly discussion of First Kings, but his purpose is not to display his learning. Rather, based on a full awareness of the issues in the text, he seeks to expound the text properly incorporating some illustrations and application.In this way Davis provides a model for preaching from First Kings - a task which often appears quite daunting. On the one hand he does not get bogged down in details failing to get to what God is actually saying in the text and what we are to do about it. On the other hand he shows that carefully reading the text is necessary in order to grasp what God is saying rather than reading in whatever we want to find. I especially appreciate his sensitivity to structure and flow of thought as well as his careful connections across the covenants.I think pastors will find this volume very helpful in the task of preaching ~ The Founders Journal ... The author has a clear grasp of both the text and of contemporary scholarship, yet presents a commentary which is not only readable but witty, and share in application. The commentary chapters are each little sermons, with headings ready-made. The section on Jeroboams golden calves is entitled "Bootleg Religion" and its three headings are: The Need for False Religion, The Subtlety of False Religion, The Stupidity of False Religion. It is almost too tempting for the preacher to follow this pattern rather than preach his own sermon! But these books should not be restricted only to preachers. They are very helpful commentaries for the general reader and for devotional use. ~ Reformation Today ... The joy for all who would turn to these pages is simply that they bring Old Testament history out of Israels past and into the churchs present in a most distinctive manner. They are bound to refresh, enthuse, solemnize and bless. ~ The Banner of Truth Magazine "No preacher should be without them. No thoughtful Christian can fail to be excited and edified by them. Hence I hurried to get a review copy of his work on 1 Kings. As with his other Old Testament commentaries, the author is able to mix page-turning writing skills which make for easy reading, with the most rigorous and orthodox scholarship." ~ Evangelicals Now "One of the reasons I enjoy Daviss exposition so much is that I feel confident that he has done his exegetical homework, and so is not just delivering blessed, unhistorical thoughts on the text. Yet at the same time, he applies the text so well." ~ Simon Gathercole (Director of Studies, Theology and Religious Studies, Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge University, Cambridge) "The well-known episodes in the life of Elijah are handled with skill and spiritual insight. I cannot recall a Bible exposition more lucidly applying the truth set forth to my heart. It is difficult within the brief compass of this review to do full justice to this excellent book. I can only advise the reader to waste no time in acquiring it." ~ Evangelical Times "...this exposition enables the contemporary reader to breath the air of 1 Kings, re-live its challenges, and above all, to encounter the personal God who speaks and acts throughout its pages. This is a book to unsettle spiritual complacency and challenge us to a deep integrity in our relationship with the living God." ~ David Jackman (engages in a worldwide ministry for Proclamation Trust, London) "Robust - thats the word ...a robust understanding, defence, explanation and application of First Kings as the Word of God. Here is no First Kings in my own words - the boring, fruitless fate of most commentaries on Bible History - but a delicious feast of truth, proof that the ancients were right to call the historians prophets." ~ Alec Motyer (Well known Bible expositor and commentary writer) "The range of scholarship is extraordinary (is there any learned book or paper on First Kings that this writer has not winkled out?), His humour and humanity, plus a priceless American-style turn of phrase, add relish to the dish. Here is a safe and strong pair of hands to guide new, and older, readers through the treasure - and the uninspiring bits - of First Kings." ~ Dick Lucas (Formerly Rector of St Helens Bishopsgate, London) Review Quote "...this exposition enables the contemporary reader to breath the air of 1 Kings, re-live its challenges, and above all, to encounter the personal God who speaks and acts throughout its pages. This is a book to unsettle spiritual complacency and challenge us to a deep integrity in our relationship with the living God." Details ISBN1845502515 Author Dale Ralph Davis Short Title COMT-FOB I KINGS Language English ISBN-10 1845502515 ISBN-13 9781845502515 Media Book Format Paperback Residence Hattiesburg Hattiesburg Hatt Edition 0002nd DOI 10.1604/9781845502515 UK Release Date 2008-05-20 Imprint Christian Focus Publications Ltd Place of Publication Tain Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2008-05-20 NZ Release Date 2008-05-20 Pages 352 Publisher Christian Focus Publications Ltd Edition Description Revised edition Series Focus on the Bible Year 2008 Publication Date 2008-05-20 Subtitle The Wisdom And the Folly DEWEY 222.5306 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:78611570;

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