Mission in the Old Testament : Israel as a Light to the Nations

by Kaiser, Walter C., Jr.

• ISBN13: 9780801022289
• ISBN10: 0801022282
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780801039973
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-04-01
• Publisher: Baker Academic
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Summary

When discussing mission, it's easy to rely on the New Testament and overlook the importance of the Old Testament. Kaiser corrects this tendency by focusing on the missiological importance of the Old Testament and explaining its missionary message.

Author Biography

Walter C. Kaiser Jr. is president and Colman M. Mockler Distinguished Professor of Old Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He is the author of numerous books, including Toward an Old Testament Theology, Toward an Exegetical Theology, and A History of Israel.

Table of Contents

Preface	7	(4)
Introduction	11	(4)
God's Plan for Missions in the Old Testament	15	(14)
God's Purpose for Missions in the Old Testament	29	(10)
God's Use of Individuals to Reach Gentiles in the Old Testament	39	(12)
God's Call to Israel to Be a Light to the Nations	51	(14)
God's Persuasion of Jonah to Be His Witness with Other Prophets from Israel	65	(10)
God's Call to the Missionary Paul Based on the Old Testament	75	(8)
Glossary	83	(4)
Bibliography	87	(6)
Scripture Index	93	(4)
Subject Index	97	(4)
Author Index	101