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Annotated Bibliography

Edward Faulk

Liberty University

OBST515: Old Testament Orientation I (D05)

Professor Daniel Warner

April 11, 2023

Ahaz, I. (2020). If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand (be firm) at all. In N.

This chapter, written by Inbal Ahaz, explores King Hezekiah’s response to a formidable challenge he faced as a leader of Judah. Drawing on the Biblical narrative, it evaluates Hezekiah’s actions and examines the spiritual dimensions of responding with faith and courage in the face of adversity. It then applies these lessons to the modern context to help readers consider the spiritual implications of their own decisions in various everyday situations. This chapter is an insightful and thought-provoking addition to the book, making it a valuable resource for those looking to draw wisdom from an ancient Judean king.

Capps, M. (2022). SEEK THE LORD, ALL YOU HUMBLE OF THE EARTH. https://www.atlanticshores.org/files/uploads/LGAHumiliatedKingOct9.pdf

This article focuses on the humility of King Hezekiah and his bold faith in God. Matthew Capps explores Hezekiah’s remarkable story, from his coronation to his prayer for deliverance from the Assyrians. Through Hezekiah’s prayers, humble spirit, and faith in the Lord, Capps encourages readers to continue in their trust and faith in the Lord, no matter their material circumstances. This article provides an inspiring examination of King Hezekiah’s walk with God and is a great resource for anyone looking to draw spiritual encouragement from the Biblical stories.

Gaulden, C. H., & Hemby, S. S. (2021). Lead Like a King/Queen: Leadership Principles from the Judean Kings/Queen. Gatekeeper Press.

This book explores the leadership principles of the Judean kings and queens by looking at the life and reign of Uzziah, Jotham, Hezekiah and other leaders from the Hebrew Bible. Written from a Christian perspective, authors Charles Gaulden and Susan Hemby examine these stories to uncover leadership principles that are applicable to modern-day situations. The main focus of the book is on Hezekiah’s leadership in restoring faith in God and unifying a divided nation. Lead Like a King/Queen is an informative and interesting read for anyone looking to learn about ancient leadership principles and apply them to their own lives.

Levin, Y. (2021). Judges, Elders, and Officers in Chronicles. Transforming Authority: Concepts of Leadership in Prophetic and Chronistic Literature, 518, 223.

This chapter, written by Yifat Levin, studies the leadership roles of judges, elders, and officers in Chronicles. It examines the ways their authority differed from the kings and the structures of leadership in the different time periods. It also offers an analysis of their roles in the courts, societies, and armies of the day. Additionally, it explores the relationship between the kings and officers, looking at how each position was assigned, their powers, and the conflicts that arose. This chapter provides a detailed insight into the leadership models of Chronicles and offers a valuable resource for readers interested in biblical literature.

McLain, M. (2019). The Crown Has Fallen: A Study of the Kings of Judah. WestBow Press.

This book explores the story of Judah’s kings and their highs and lows. Author Mark McLain provides detailed, well-researched accounts of King Uzziah, Jotham, and Hezekiah and the religious and social environments of their time periods. The book is divided into three sections corresponding to each king, and it includes photographs and historical illustrations. McLain draws connections between current society to the actions of these kings in order to help readers understand how the Old Testament narratives of these kings shape the present day. This book is an invaluable source for readers interested in the history of Judah's kings and the impact their stories still have on the world today.

This article examines how YHWH assessed the leadership of Judah’s kings. Author Jason R. Wallace looks closely at Ezekiel 22 and other books in the Old Testament to paint a picture of what YHWH deemed good leadership and bad leadership. He then goes on to analyze key stories from these books, such as Uzziah’s prideful ambitions and Hezekiah’s godly character, to explore how the Bible serves as a guide for rulers and how YHWH views certain behaviours in them. This article is an important read for readers seeking to deepen their understanding of the Bible’s messages on leadership.

Zuckier, S. (2022). Whence Leprosy? An Inquiry into the Theodicies of the Tannaim. In Land and Spirituality in Rabbinic Literature (pp. 106-136). Brill.

This paper explores the rabbinical explanations for the Biblical leprosy of King Uzziah of Judah. Author Shmuel Zuckier dives into various texts from the Tannaim to analyze the various theodicies offered to explain why Uzziah was struck with a divine punishment. He argues that the rabbinic understanding of God’s chastisement of Uzziah was largely based on the Book of Kings. This paper presents a comprehensive and detailed examination of rabbinical sources and provides an insightful look at the theological explanations offered by the Tannaim. With its meticulous and thorough approach, this paper is an invaluable resource for those interested in the rabbinical examination of Biblical narratives.

References

Ahaz, I. (2020). If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand (be firm) at all. In N. http://hisbridgemedia.com/docs/GospelGardening/GospelGardening_13_SermonNotes.pdf

Capps, M. (2022). SEEK THE LORD, ALL YOU HUMBLE OF THE EARTH. https://www.atlanticshores.org/files/uploads/LGAHumiliatedKingOct9.pdf

Levin, Y. (2021). Judges, Elders, and Officers in Chronicles. Transforming Authority: Concepts of Leadership in Prophetic and Chronistic Literature, 518, 223. https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/9783110650358/pdf#page=231

Gaulden, C. H., & Hemby, S. S. (2021). Lead Like a King/Queen: Leadership Principles from the Judean Kings/Queen. Gatekeeper Press. https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=Ti04EAAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PT8&dq=Gaulden,+C.+H.,+%26+Hemby,+S.+S.+(2021).+Lead+Like+a+King/Queen:+Leadership+Principles+from+the+Judean+Kings/Queen.+Gatekeeper+Press.&ots=I7gEpk4oku&sig=A9PAxEwzLbuhg3dqi1N8-0Lypcc

McLain, M. (2019). The Crown Has Fallen: A Study of the Kings of Judah. WestBow Press. https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=Zn15CwAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PT4&dq=A+Study+of+the+Kings+of+Judah.+WestBow+Press.&ots=BLbI2LTgGo&sig=5-GY-TB2bZT6CJHQh1q7eIlg_Ls

Wallace, J. R. (2019). An examination of how YHWH assesses good and bad leadership: Kings of Judah and Ezekiel 22 as focal points Ezekiel 22. Journal of Biblical Perspectives in Leadership, 9(1), 149-167. https://www.regent.edu/acad/global/publications/jbpl/vol9no1/Vol9Iss1_JBPL_9_Wallace.pdf

Zuckier, S. (2022). Whence Leprosy? An Inquiry into the Theodicies of the Tannaim. In Land and Spirituality in Rabbinic Literature (pp. 106-136). Brill. https://brill.com/view/book/edcoll/9789004503168/BP000006.xml