Echoes of the Shema and Our Father&#039;s Footprints

Morris A. Inch

doi:10.5771/9780761859451

Summary

This volume contains two closely related studies: Echoes of the Shema and Our Father’s Footprints. The term Shema is derived from the initial word to hear in the Old Testament: “Hear O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one” (Deut. 6:4). Hence, God is deserving of ardent adoration and unqualified commitment. Morris A. Inch discusses God as Spirit, Light, and Love and also touches on divine holiness, grace, and compassion.

The second study picks up with Jesus’ allusion to God as our Father (Matt. 6:9). While this reference is primarily related to his authority, Jesus pointedly ties in his benevolent character. In this regard, he exclaims: “If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father give good gifts to those who ask him!” (Matt. 7:11). This quotation invites us to reflect on such associated themes as God’s faithfulness, generosity, resolve, forgiveness, and creativity. Echoes of the Shema and Our Father’s Footprints will be a useful text for those interested in exploring the inviting realm of biblical theology.

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Edition: 1/2012
Copyright Year: 2012
ISBN-Print: 978-0-7618-5944-4
ISBN-Online: 978-0-7618-5945-1
Publisher: Hamilton Books, Lanham
Language: English
Pages: 214
Product Type: Monograph

1. CONTENTS No access
2. Acknowledgment No access
1. Preface No access
2. Due Reverence No access
3. God As Spirit No access
4. God As Light No access
5. God As Love No access
6. The Holy One No access
7. The King of Glory No access
8. Sufficing Grace No access
9. Mightier Than No access
10. Unfailing Compassion No access
11. Carrots and Clubs No access
12. From Everlasting to Everlasting No access
13. Our Father No access
1. Preface No access
2. The Paper Trail No access
3. Divine Authority No access
4. God's Faithfulness No access
5. God's Generosity No access
6. Divine Commentary No access
7. God's Resolve No access
8. Divine Forgiveness No access
9. Divine Creativity No access
10. God's Consolation No access
11. Divine Commendation No access
12. Divine Caution No access
13. God's Patience No access
14. Divine Amenability No access
15. Divine Righteousness No access
16. God Is Love No access
17. Consequently No access
1. Part I No access
2. Part II No access
Bibliography No access Pages 209 - 212
Index No access Pages 213 - 214