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Because I Am Compassionate

Because I Am Compassionate


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All of the law collections in the ancient world, both biblical and cuneiform, promoted humanitarian values--that is, justice for the lawbreaker and mercy for the needy. Scriptural passages advocating for the needs of the widow and the orphan, for example, find parallels within the prologues of their Near Eastern legal contemporaries. What is it, then, that makes the law of the Israelites stand out as "righteous" among the law collections of the surrounding nations as its author, Yhwh, claims (Deut 4:8)? With special attention to the Book of the Covenant (Exod 21-23), this study shows how biblical law possesses a unique, inherent, and innovative humanitarian outlook rooted in the compassionate character of Yhwh as modeled by his actions in the exodus narrative. God's proclamation of compassion in Exod 22:26 [27] serves as the initial focal point. Each subsequent chapter zooms out further in scope. Such compassion, this study asserts, not only establishes the basis for the Book of the Covenant's humanitarian values but also provides the motivation for its readers to live according to its directives.

About the Author :
David Nonnenmacher Jr. is an independent scholar, teacher, and minister. He currently lives in Columbia, Missouri, and serves as an adjunct professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

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"This is a well-argued and well written book on an important topic. Dr. Nonnenmacher starts with Exodus 22:27 where God declares, 'I am compassionate, ' in the regulation about not keeping overnight a neighbor's cloak. The author shows full awareness of the fact that Ancient Near East law collections also include clear indications of humanitarian concern, as well as the special importance of the Lord's compassion in the Bible. He is aware of the methodological issues involved and navigates the discussion in an honest and well-informed way." --Richard E. Averbeck, Professor Emeritus of Old Testament and Semitic Languages, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School "Nonnenmacher successfully highlights the unique outlook of the Book of the Covenant (Exod 20:22-23:33) by giving thorough and careful attention to its literary and Ancient Near Eastern contexts, as well as to what has been termed its 'humanitarian context.' His efforts will be of use for all readers of this important text to explore further the compassionate character of Israel's God, Yhwh. The result is a deeper understanding of the 'theo-ethical' contributions of the Old Testament to ethics generally, offering a helpful model relevant for today's world regarding the treatment of others." --Bill T. Arnold, Paul S. Amos Professor of Old Testament Interpretation, Asbury Theological Seminary


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  • ISBN-13: 9798385251278
  • Publisher: Pickwick Publications
  • Publisher Imprint: Pickwick Publications
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 254
  • Returnable: Y
  • Returnable: Y
  • Weight: 394 gr
  • ISBN-10: 8385251278
  • Publisher Date: 07 Oct 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
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  • Spine Width: 13 mm
  • Width: 152 mm


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