Exodus and Exile

A timely translation of a classic piece of Dutch biblical theology, Deurloo’s book speaks powerfully to our modern theological context. His emphasis on the emancipation embodied in the Torah’s Exodus theme and the restoration of fractured relationships through the preaching of the Exile’s prophetic voices, combined with a sense of the uniqueness of Israel’s God, characterizes this short and readable guide. The focus is on the special and particular witness of texts about God and his acts of liberation for humankind, a dialectical theology where God meets Israel primarily through actions and experiences. Christian witness joins that of Israel through baptism and through scriptures that take up the old covenant within the context of the new.

~Katharine Dell, Professor of Old Testament Literature and Theology, Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge

This is an accomplished and engaging reading of the biblical text in an assured second naivety mode. It is accessible to pastors, theology students, and general Christian readers. It also offers fresh insights to the biblical scholar. A little gem of a book.

~Walter Moberly, Emeritus Professor of Theology and Biblical Interpretation, Durham University

What a gift to have Karel Deurloo’s Exodus and Exile available in English! Deurloo’s volume—beautifully and helpfully introduced by Cornell and Dubbink—offers a new (but in truth quite old) way forward in thinking about biblical theology, the relationship of the Testaments, and the way Christians may best read and interpret Israel’s Scriptures as "fellow citizens" of God’s household. Don’t let the concision or slight age of this book (originally published in Dutch in 2003) deceive you: this is fresh, truly profound work that sets a stunning example for the rest of us to follow.

~Brent A. Strawn, D. Moody Smith Distinguished Professor of Old Testament and Professor of Law, Duke University