The faith of the outsider : exclusion and inclusion in the biblical story /

Spina, F. A. (Frank A.)

The faith of the outsider : exclusion and inclusion in the biblical story / Frank Anthony Spina. - Grand Rapids, Mich : William B. Eerdmans Pub, c2005. - x, 206 p.; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 160-189) and indexes

Contents: Introduction Esau: the face of God Tamar's resolve, Judah's family, Israel's future Rahab and Achan: role reversals Naaman's cure, Gehazi's curse Jonah: prophet among, to and against outsiders Ruth: the Moabite connection The Woman at the well

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Outsiders in the Bible
Gentiles in the Bible

BS 579.O87 / S65 2005
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