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The Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels bridges the gap between scholars and those pastors, teachers, students and lay people desiring in-depth treatment of select topics in an accessible and summary format. The topics range from cross-sectional themes (such as faith, law, and Sabbath), to methods of interpretation (such as form criticism, redaction criticism, and sociological approaches), from...

actions of both God and people. For example, in Exodus 32:12 Moses beseeches God to “turn from” his anger against his people (cf. Josh 7:26; 2 Kings 23:26) and consequently from the disciplinary actions which would have ensued. More relevant to the Gospel usage are those instances when it is used to describe the “turning” of people away from sin. Thus, Solomon prays to God that he will respond in forgiveness* and graciousness when the people “turn” from their sin and pray (1 Kings 8:35). Conversely,
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