Publisher's Synopsis
The Kingdom of God by Hector Bettex is a book that explores the concept of the kingdom of God as presented in the Bible. The author delves into the meaning and significance of the kingdom of God, examining its historical and theological roots. The book is divided into three parts, each of which explores a different aspect of the kingdom of God. In the first part, Bettex examines the kingdom of God in the Old Testament. He looks at the prophecies of the kingdom of God in the books of Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel, and discusses how these prophecies were fulfilled in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The second part of the book focuses on the kingdom of God in the teachings of Jesus. Bettex explores the parables of Jesus, which often use the imagery of the kingdom of God, and discusses how Jesus' teachings about the kingdom of God challenged the religious and political authorities of his time. The final part of the book looks at the kingdom of God in the early Christian church. Bettex examines the writings of the apostles and early Christian thinkers, and discusses how their understanding of the kingdom of God evolved over time. Throughout the book, Bettex emphasizes the importance of the kingdom of God as a central theme in the Bible and in Christian theology. He argues that the kingdom of God is not just a future hope, but a present reality that Christians can experience in their lives today. Overall, The Kingdom of God is a comprehensive exploration of a central theme in Christian theology, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the meaning and significance of the kingdom of God.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.