Author: Robert B. Jr. Chisholm Publisher: Baker Books ISBN: 1585583650 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 501
Book Description
Provides a thorough introduction to the Old Testament prophetic books, considering their historical and social setting while surveying the important theological themes.
Author: Carolyn Sharp Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 0199859566 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 769
Book Description
The Latter Prophets--Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and the Book of the Twelve--comprise a fascinating collection of prophetic oracles, narratives, and vision reports from ancient Israel and Judah. Spanning centuries and showing evidence of compositional growth and editorial elaboration over time, these prophetic books offer an unparalleled view into the cultural norms, theological convictions, and political disputes of Israelite communities caught in the maelstrom of militarized conflicts with the empires of ancient Egypt, Babylonia, and Persia. Instructive for scholar and student alike, The Oxford Handbook of the Prophets features wide-ranging discussion of ancient Near Eastern social and cultic contexts; exploration of focused topics such as the persona of the prophet and the problem of violence in prophetic rhetoric; sophisticated historical and literary analysis of key prophetic texts; issues in reception history, from these texts' earliest reinterpretations at Qumran to Christian appropriations in contemporary homiletics; feminist, materialist, and postcolonial readings engaging the insights of influential contemporary theorists; and more. The diversity of interpretive approaches, clarity of presentation, and breadth of expertise represented here will make this Handbook indispensable for research and teaching on the Latter Prophets.
Author: John W. Miller Publisher: Paulist Press ISBN: 9780809128990 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 264
Book Description
A carefully organized, step-by-step introduction to the books of the biblical prophets, the men behind them, their message, and their relevance for today. +
Author: C. Hassell Bullock Publisher: Moody Publishers ISBN: 157567436X Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 478
Book Description
The Old Testament prophets spoke to Israel in times of historical and moral crisis. They saw themselves as being a part of a story that God was weaving throughout history--a story of repentance, encouragement, and a coming Messiah. In this updated introductory book, each major and minor prophet and his writing are clustered with the major historical events of their time. Our generational distance from the age of the prophets might seem to be a measureless chasm. Yet we dare not make the mistake of assuming that passing years have rendered irrelevant not only the Old Testament prophets, but also the God who comprehends, spans, and transcends all time. In these pages, C. Hassell Bullock presents a clear picture of some of history's most profound spokesmen--the Old Testament prophets--and the God who shaped them.
Author: Paula A. Price Publisher: Whitaker House ISBN: 1603742042 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 240
Book Description
Discover the role of the prophetic ministry and why it is so necessary today. Through this knowledge, you will: Discover how God awakens, calls, grooms and produces excellent prophets. See how prophets differ from psychics and how prophecy excels divination Get answers to the most common questions people ask about prophecy and prophets Recognize budding prophets in the church Paula Price intelligently and skillfully explains the function and responsibility of local church prophecy and prophets. As an indispensable reference, this comprehensive text is one no Christian should be without.Don’t let lack of knowledge keep you from utilizing one of God’s extraordinary gifts to the church today.
Author: Gary V. Smith Publisher: Kregel Academic & Professional ISBN: 9780825443633 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 224
Book Description
A guide for students and pastors to interpret and communicate the messages of the prophetic books well Preaching from a prophetic text can be daunting because it can be difficult to place these prophecies in their proper historical setting. The prophets used different literary genres and they often wrote using metaphorical poetry that is unfamiliar to the modern reader. This handbook offers an organized method of approaching a prophecy and preparing a persuasive, biblically based sermon that will draw modern application from the theological principle embedded in the prophetic text.
Author: Julia M. O'Brien Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA ISBN: 0190673206 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 604
Book Description
"The Oxford Handbook of the Minor Prophets provides a clear and engaging one-volume guide to the major interpretative questions currently engaging scholars of the twelve Minor Prophets. Essays by both established and emerging scholars explore a wide range of methodological perspectives"--
Author: Thomas W Mann Publisher: James Clarke & Company ISBN: 0227901134 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 435
Book Description
The Former Prophets of the Hebrew Bible includes the books of Joshua through 2 Kings; it is a narrative of ancient Israel's history of some seven hundred years from the 'conquest' of Canaan to the exile, when Israel lost the land. Thomas Mann adoptsa critical perspective and incorporates many distinct literary sources from different times into his work. The result is a compelling example of ancient historiography as well as an impressive artistic achievement. The book contains fascinating (andoften horrifying) stories of war, religious fanaticism, terror, and disaster, as well as stories of deep personal loyalty, friendship, and faith. Finally, in a deeply thoughtful and constructive way, The Former Prophets addresses perennial questionslike, amongst others, 'What is the relationship between divine sovereignty and human political institutions?' or 'In what sense are historical events the result of human acts and also of divine Providence?'
Author: Robert B. Chisholm Publisher: Kregel Academic ISBN: 0825496071 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 234
Book Description
This valuable reference tool for students and pastors explores the components of the narrative genre—setting, characterization, and plot—and then develops the major theological themes in each of the Old Testament historical books.
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