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Dale Ralph Davis is a respected Bible expositor and author. He was Minister in Residence, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina and Professor of Old Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi.
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Judges : such a great salvation (1990) 699 eksemplarer
2 Samuel: Out of Every Adversity (1999) 543 eksemplarer
Micah (Ep Study Commentary) (2010) 95 eksemplarer
The House That Jesus Built (2007) 84 eksemplarer

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The Psalms can be very helpful, but they can also be hard. Following on from The Way of the Righteous in the Muck of Life and Slogging Along the Paths of Righteousness, Dale Ralph Davis delves into Psalms 25 to 37. Using his own recognisable humour and razor–sharp observations these expositions help us to engage with the conflict in these twelve psalms.
 
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PGWilliams71 | Jan 31, 2021 |
Any preacher who has read Ralph Davis' commentaries on the Old Testament historical books, or heard him preach, will be in no doubt that he is a man who has that rare combination of exegetical thoroughness, no-nonsense application, warm-hearted pastoral concern, and not a little dry humour to boot. It is a brave preacher who will preach from a passage in Joshua - 2 Kings without at least consulting Davis first.

The logic of Davis' exegesis is usually so compelling, that the preacher can often be left asking himself the question, Why couldn't I see that? This makes this new book (full title: The Word became Fresh: How to Preach from Old Testament Narrative Texts) extremely appealing.

After an introductory chapter on the right approach to the Old Testament, Davis deals with seven different ways in which Old Testament writers get their readers' attention and make their point. Each chapter is full of brief, but pertinent, examples from Scripture, which makes one wish a Scriptural index of the passages discussed had been added.

Of course this little book (150 pages) cannot contain all the answers. That is not its intention. But what it does, it does remarkably well. It opens our eyes to the riches of the Old Testament, and the skill and insight of those responsible for its content (both human and divine). It reminds us that exegesis is truly a hard work. This book makes clear that there is no magical formula that will make our sermons just fall into place. Davis' wisdom has come through years of patient study. This book may speed things up for us, but it won't make endeavour unnecessary. This in turn reminds us of our great need for the Spirit to help our study. But, just as importantly, this book fills us with enthusiasm for the Old Testament. I wanted to preach a sermon every time I turned the page! As I read the book with an open Bible, what I learned was too good not to share (just ask my wife!). Davis' intention was that the book is to be `an exercise in reading the Old Testament for fun and profit'. It is certainly that.

With this book, Ralph Davis has rescued us from any excuse to fear or neglect Old Testament narrative, or to put it out of the reach of our congregations through shoddy workmanship. If you can buy only one book on preaching this year, put this one at the very top of your list.
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mark_read | 2 andre anmeldelser | Aug 13, 2020 |
Well thought out, expertly written and calling on many, many sources both biblical and historical. The writer draws on his own experience as well as that of many Christian and none Christian experts. A worthy read for anyone interested in what is very much the bibles 'Game of Thrones ' history of the israelite kings.
 
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spooks101 | 3 andre anmeldelser | Dec 4, 2018 |

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