Homebrewed Christianity Walter Brueggemann on the Strange Fidelity of God
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Feb 16, 2016 Walter Brueggemann, a leading voice in biblical interpretation and author of over one hundred books, dives deep into the complex nature of God in this discussion. He explores the 'strange fidelity of God' and the dynamic relationship depicted in the Old Testament, highlighting themes of liberation and divine support. Brueggemann also contrasts societal challenges facing modern Christians with ancient narratives of exile, urging a rekindling of personal connections to scripture. His insights encourage reflection on faith amidst contemporary political and cultural dynamics.
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Exodus Frames God's Partisanship
- The Exodus narrative is the normative disclosure showing God taking the side of the oppressed and contesting imperial powers.
- That story frames God as partisan toward the vulnerable and as stronger than worldly gods of power and wealth.
Sinai's Absolutes And Ongoing Renegotiation
- Sinai gives absolute commandments to preserve Israel's freedom from Pharaoh's power, yet fidelity still breaks and must be renegotiated.
- The tension between divine absoluteness and ongoing renegotiation energizes biblical faith.
Paradox In God's Self‑Disclosure
- Exodus 34 presents God as merciful yet also one who punishes the guilty, revealing theological paradox within divine self-disclosure.
- Biblical fidelity requires both forgiveness and accountable consequences, not a flat doctrine of either.