“Deuteronomy thus envisions repentance as something that follows serious disciplinary action of a jealous Yahweh in response to idolatry and that results in exile. What should not be missed, however, is that penitence is seen not as a regular rhythm within the life of the community but rather as an important phase in the history of salvation, a phase that will bring an end to the exile of the community.”—A Severe Mercy, page 107
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Interesting thought: "penance is seen not as a regular rhythm within the life of the community but rather as an important phase in the history of salvation." That would line up with the New Testament idea, wouldn't it?
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2 comments:
Boda's reflection on Deuteronomy seems to tally with James 5:13-18, at any rate.
But my own sense is that there's more to it than that, and I'd want to think a little more about whether that is all that Deuteronomy is saying, even if it is saying at least that.
There's some intersection between this post and a recent article on the Desiring God site which also carries conviction.
Thanks for these extracts from Boda's work, btw. I have been an appreciative reader.
David,
Thanks for the comment. I would agree. I think that Boda is taking a minimalist approach for fear of overstating his case.
We'll see what his conclusions are at the end of the book.
James
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