Shepherds After My Own Heart: Pastoral Traditions and Leadership in the Bible (New Studies in Biblical Theology Vol 20) (Paperb
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Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Author: Laniak, Timothy S.
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ISBN-10: 0830826211 | ISBN-13: 9780830826216
Binding: Paperback
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Publisher Review: Scripture says, "I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding" (Jeremiah 3:15).
Most of Israel's pastoral imagery is grounded in two traditions: Moses as God's under-shepherd and David as shepherd-king. These traditions, explains author Timothy S. Laniak, provided prototypes for leaders that followed, and formed the background for the ministry of Jesus, the good shepherd.
The pastoral role was central to the ongoing life of local churches in the Christian movement, and today's pastors are still called to be shepherds after God's own heart, to lead his people, living on the margins of settled society, to their eternal home.
In this excellent study, Laniak draws on a wide range of Old and New Testament texts to develop the biblical theology of "shepherd" imagery, and concludes with some principles and implications for contemporary pastoral ministry.
A wonderful resource for pastors, teachers and seminary students, as well as readers interested in the study of biblical imagery.
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"Tim Laniak's Shepherds After My Own Heart is at the top of the list
of 'books I wish I had written.' His treatment of the shepherding metaphor
reveals both the biblical breadth and depth of the theme."
- Timothy Z. Witmer, Professor of Practical Theology, Westminster Theological Seminary
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