Sacred Song and Gods Presence in 2 Chronicles 5, the Renewal Community of Judah and Beyond
[Article]
Kevin L. Spawn
Leiden
Brill
After an overview of his compositional technique in the temple dedication narrative (2 Chronicles 5-7), the Chr's theology of worship in chapter 5 is examined. The Chr's emphasis on the sacred song, God's glorious presence and related themes are traced in this essay. The relevance of this message is explored for: the Chr's community during the reconstruction period, the task of biblical theology and the renewal tradition as it embarks upon another century after the Azusa Street Revival. After an overview of his compositional technique in the temple dedication narrative (2 Chronicles 5-7), the Chr's theology of worship in chapter 5 is examined. The Chr's emphasis on the sacred song, God's glorious presence and related themes are traced in this essay. The relevance of this message is explored for: the Chr's community during the reconstruction period, the task of biblical theology and the renewal tradition as it embarks upon another century after the Azusa Street Revival.