Talk:Remnant (Bible)

Remnant: word study
I. Terminology


 * A. Hebrew and Aramaic terms
 * B. Greek terms

II. Origin


 * A. Ancient Near Eastern literature
 * B. Hebrew literature

III. History and Theology


 * A. In the OT
 * B. In late Judaism
 * C. In the NT

Key facts and concepts

 * 1) In the Hebrew Bible, or Old Testament, remnant terminology is used 540 times. p. 132
 * 2) The Elijah narrative introduces for the first time the promise of a faithful remnant from Israel. p. 132
 * 3) The remnant idea is most pronounced among the prophets of the 8th century B.C. p. 133
 * 4) Specific prophets who speak of a remnant: Amos, Isaiah, Micah, Joel, Obadiah, Zephaniah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Haggai, Zechariah, Habakkuk, Daniel.
 * 5) Apocryphal apocalypses contain references of the "faithful few" who have earned their salvation by faith and good works. At the end time the Messiah will save the faithful remnant. p. 133
 * 6) Qumran community developed a strong remnant theology where they viewed themselves alone as the remnant. p. 133