'Return To Me': A Biblical Theology of Repentance

However, it has received little sustained attention over the past half-century of scholarship, which has been largely restricted to word studies or focused on a particular text or genre. Studies of the overall theology of the Bible have typically given the theme only passing mention.

In response, Mark Boda offers a comprehensive overview of the theological witness of Scripture to the theme of repentance in this New Studies in Biblical Theology volume. The key to understanding is not simply to be found in word studies, but also in the broader meaning of texts as these communicate through a variety of words, images and stories. The importance of repentance in redemptive history is emphasized. It is fundamentally a return to intimate fellowship with the triune God, our Creator and redeemer. This relational return arises from the human heart and impacts attitudes, words and actions.

Addressing key issues in biblical theology, the works comprising New Studies in Biblical Theology are creative attempts to help Christians better understand their Bibles. The NSBT series is edited by D. A. Carson, aiming to simultaneously instruct and to edify, to interact with current scholarship and to point the way ahead.

• Contents
• Series preface
• Author's preface
• Abbreviations
• 1. Introduction
• 2. Repentance in the Torah
• 3. Repentance in the Former Prophets
• 4. Repentance in the Latter Prophets: Penitential Process
• 5. Repentance in the Latter Prophets: Isaiah
• 6. Repentance in the Latter Prophets: Jeremiah and Ezekiel
• 7. Repentance in the Latter Prophets: The Twelve
• 8. Repentance in the Writings: Wisdom and Worship
• 9. Repentance in the Writings: Exile and Restoration
• 10. Repentance in the Writings: Chronicles
• 11. Repentance in Old Testament Theology
• 12. Repentance in the New Testament
• 13. Repentance in New Testament Theology
• 14. Theological Implications of Repentance
• Bibliography
• Index of Authors
• Index of Scripture References