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We live in a world gone awry. Social injustice pervades our societies, the poor are disdained, despotic leaders and nations seem to control world events, and racism and hatred abound. Yet, while it might appear that evil reigns, the sovereign God is in control.
Such is the message of the book of Micah, a text that underscores God’s presence in the world, righting wrongs, delivering the marginalized, and restoring the intended order of creation. In this careful explication of the minor prophet, Dr Semwayo challenges those who would question the text’s unity, revealing Micah as a powerful theological reflection on the reestablishment of Yahweh’s sovereignty on earth. Connecting the Zion/Davidic traditions to the Abrahamic covenant, Semwayo articulates a vision of hope that is as relevant for us in the twenty-first century as it was for Micah’s original audience.

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Publié par	Langham Creative Projects
Date de parution	31 décembre 2019
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781783687695
Langue	English
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Interpreters have struggled to discern literary-theological unity in the book of Micah, leading some to deny it exists. Colin Semwayo rightly challenges such scepticism. He argues that the central theological theme of Micah is the reestablishment of Yahweh’s sovereignty in the face of the covenant community’s rebellion. Yahweh accomplishes this through the restoration of Zion and the Davidic dynasty. In the process Yahweh fulfills his promises to Abraham. Semwayo’s most valuable contribution to our understanding of Micah is showing how the Zion/Davidic and Abrahamic promises intersect.
Robert B. Chisholm, Jr, ThD
Chair and Senior Professor of Old Testament Studies,
Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas, Texas, USA
In this scholarly exegesis of the book of Micah, the reader is guided step by step through a careful analysis to the conclusion. There is a sense of honesty in the use of the evidence which gives the reader a glimpse of scholarship at its best, and there is much here which will be of value to both the layperson and academic in their studies of the minor prophets.
William Domeris, PhD
Senior Academic in Biblical Studies,
South African Theological Seminary, Bryanston, South Africa
Biblical theology is a well-worn subject area, and the study of the theology of Micah is no exception in this regard. But Dr Semwayo brings a fresh voice to the conversation. Methodologically, he applies relevance theory, a linguistic model of communication that has been underutilized in biblical studies. This validates his search for intertextual allusions that are necessary to link various motifs in Micah and unify the theme of divine sovereignty with the Zion traditions and the Abrahamic covenant. Semwayo’s discussion of covenants is also refreshing, being informed by recent developments in our understanding of ancient Near Eastern covenants and the Old Testament. On the whole, this is biblical theology at its best.
John W. Hilber, PhD
Professor of Old Testament,
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
This biblical-theological study examines the thematic coherence of the book of Micah in relation to the theme of divine sovereignty, specifically with regard to the Lord’s action on and for Mt Zion in fulfilment of the Abrahamic promise. It argues that the vision of the Lord’s rule on Zion, through the Davidic king, unto the blessing of all creation, is the means by which Micah uses Zion/David themes to apply the Abrahamic promise to his own generation and stands as the theme uniting the apparently disparate texts making up his book. The discussion ranges over divine sovereignty in the ancient Near East and the Old Testament and previous scholarship on Micah’s unity or perceived lack thereof (ch. 1); scholarly understanding of covenants, arguing for varying dimensions of symmetry and asymmetry in promise and obligation as the best model for relating and distinguishing them (ch. 2); and Zion traditions and motifs of divine combat (ch. 3). The thesis is then cogently applied to the book of Micah in three final chapters.
The level of scholarship is high and the dissertation successfully challenges previous studies which regard Micah’s oracles as only superficially connected and/or reject the authenticity of Micah 6–7. The author’s examination of divine sovereignty as expressed in the Zion traditions cogently demonstrate the conceptual coherence and structure of the book of Micah.
Eric Ortland, PhD
Lecturer in Old Testament and Biblical Hebrew,
Oak Hill College, London, UK

The Concept of Divine Sovereignty in Micah
A Vision for the Fulfillment of the Abrahamic Promises
Colin Semwayo

© 2019 Colin Semwayo
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Contents

Cover

Acknowledgements

Abstract

Abbreviations

Chapter 1 Introduction

Need for This Study

Concept of Divine Sovereignty

Purpose and Thesis Statement

The Method of the Study

Outline of the Investigation

Chapter 2 Covenant Concept: A Theological Context for Micah

Introduction

Approaches to Biblical Covenants

Summary

Chapter 3 Zion/Davidic Traditions: A Framework for Micah

Introduction

Approaches to Zion/Davidic Traditions

Analyzing Traditions in Micah

Chapter 4 Divine Sovereignty and Mount Zion (Micah 1:2–4:8)

Introduction

Overview of Micah 1:2–4:8

Transformation of Zion

Significance of Divine Sovereignty in Zion

Chapter 5 Divine Sovereignty and the Davidic King (Micah 4:9–5:14)

Introduction

Overview of Micah 4:9–5:14

Transformation of Davidic Kingship

Significance of Davidic Kingship

Chapter 6 Divine Sovereignty and the New People of God (Micah 6:1–7:20)

Introduction

Overview of Micah 6:1–7:20

Transformation of the New People of God

Conclusion

Chapter 7 Covenantal Implications of Divine Sovereignty in Micah

Introduction

Zion/Davidic Traditions and the Abrahamic Traditions

Restoration of the Abrahamic Promises

Conclusion

Appendix Origins of the Zion/Davidic Traditions

Introduction

The Jebusite Theory

The Shiloh Ark Theory

The Davidic Court Theory

Bibliography

About Langham Partnership

Endnotes
Acknowledgements
To God be the glory in Christ Jesus! The long process of writing this dissertation has been a rewarding experience thanks to the numerous people who have each contributed in so many ways. As I reflect on the experience, I am reminded that such a project is a community endeavor. I acknowledge the impact the wider scholarly community had on this project. The numerous footnotes in this study testify to that.
First, I would want to thank my mentor and supervisor Dr Robert Chisholm Jr. for his guidance throughout this journey. From the inception of this project to my struggles as I wrestled with the book of Micah, Dr Chisholm has patiently walked along beside me. He has provided immeasurable scholarly guidance and insights. I am sincerely grateful for his mentorship. Next, I would like to thank Dr Richard A. Taylor for his learned stimulus. His composure in and out of class has been of a source of encouragement. Similarly, I want to express a debt of gratitude to Dr Greg W. Parsons who first instilled in me an appreciation of the Hebrew Bible when I was pursuing my master’s degree in divinity. Dr Parsons encouraged me to pursue doctoral studies in Old Testament at Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS). It would be a travesty if I failed to thank the stimulating Old Testament faculty at DTS for their impact on my scholarship. Altogether, the praise in this present study reflects their scholarship, and any deficiencies are wholly mine. Finally, I would like to say thanks to the editorial staff at Langham Publishing for all their diligent work in putting together my manuscript for publication.
In closing, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to my wife, Florence, who has followed the progress of this study with love, prayer, and indispensable support for the entire length of my seminary experience. I also sincerely thank my children, in birth order: Nyashadzashe, Dananai (both young adults now), Dadayinashe, and Itayinashe. I thank them for their love, patience, and un