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  Shepherds After My Own Heart

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  Series Preface
  Author’s Preface
  Foreword
  Abbreviations
  Introduction

  I. Background
  II. Biblical Prototypes
  III. YHWH, The Messiah And Promises Of A Second Exodus
  IV. The Shepherd Messiah, His Followers And The Second Exodus
  V. Following And Serving The Shepherd-Lamb
  VI. Concluding Observations And Reflections

  Epilogue
  Appendix A: Mesopotamian Deities With Shepherd Titles
  Appendix B: Mesopotamian Kings With Shepherd Titles And Epithets
  Bibliography
  Index Of Modern Authors
  Index Of Scripture References
  Index Of Ancient Sources

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  Shepherds After My Own Heart is a full-length academic treatment of the theme of the shepherd/pastor throughout the whole of scripture. It comprises a detailed study of Ancient Near Eastern understandings of this powerful metaphor, its uses and development in the Old Testament and its employment by the apostolic writers to describe the messianic significance of Jesus Christ, both in his earthly ministry and in his ascended and apocalyptic Lordship over church and world. In doing so, it articulates key elements of a biblical theology of pastoral ministry and leadership.

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