Themes and Transformations in Old Testament Prophecy
Themes and Transformations in Old Testament Prophecy

Author: Samuel A. Meier

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2014-08-15

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 083089845X

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We meet the prophets of Israel in our own time and in one place--Scripture. So it might seem odd to consider that they are not all the same, these voices from "back then." In fact, the prophets inhabited a time span of hundreds of years and faced events that on their own terms were more convulsive than our 9/11. They were not uniform in their language, their concerns, their personalities, their remedies or their visions of the future. In this book, Sam Meier explores some recurring themes and features--such as angels, writing, miracles, the future and kingmaking--all with an eye on their transformation over time. And the defining event in this transformation turns out to be the great convulsive event of the story of Israel, the defeat and exile of the kingdom of Judah. Themes and Transformations in Old Testament Prophecy is a book that goes beyond the standard introductions to the prophets. Yet it does so in a way that will inform and intrigue beginning students and anyone curious about the prophets of Israel.

Theology of the Prophetic Books
Theology of the Prophetic Books

Author: Donald E. Gowan

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

Published: 1998-01-01

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 9780664256890

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Donald Gowan offers a unified reading of the prophetic books, showing that each has a distinctive contribution to make to a central theme. These books--Isaiah through Malachi--respond to three key moments in Israel's history: the end of the Northern Kingdom in 722 BCE, the end of the Southern Kingdom in 587 BCE, and the beginning of the restoration from the Babylonian exile in 538 BCE. Gowan traces the theme of death and resurrection throughout these accounts, finding a symbolic message of particular significance to Christian interpreters of the Bible.

Exploring the Old Testament
Exploring the Old Testament

Author: J. Gordon McConville

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2016-01-08

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 083085312X

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This critically informed and theologically sensitive introduction to the Prophets considers the often-misunderstood prophetic books of the Old Testament, including an exploration of their historical context, their artful use of language, and their place within the chorus of Old Testament voices.

Understanding the Big Picture of the Bible
Understanding the Big Picture of the Bible

Author: Wayne Grudem

Publisher: Crossway

Published: 2012-05-31

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 1433531658

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How do I get more out of my Bible reading? What was going on during the gap between the Old and New Testaments? How do all the books of the Bible fit together as a whole? This book answers these questions and puts clear, readable Bible study aids at your fingertips. It contains thirteen essays from some of today's best evangelical scholars including C. John Collins, Thomas Schreiner, Gordon Wenham, and Darrell Bock, and will help you to: See the big-picture storyline of the Bible Understand the theology of the Old and New Testaments Read the different sections of Scripture effectively Know what happened between the testaments In addition to essays on each genre of the Bible, the book addresses the general Greco-Roman world and specific Jewish groups at the time of the New Testament. To aid in putting Bible passages in context, it also includes timelines of the Old and New Testaments and intertestamental events. Useful as both a general overview of the Bible and as a tool for more specific reference and training, this book will help you grow in your understanding of Scripture and your ability to apply the Bible to life.

Christian Character Course- Teach Yourself the Bible Series
Christian Character Course- Teach Yourself the Bible Series

Author: Keith Brooks

Publisher: Moody Publishers

Published: 1961-06-01

Total Pages: 75

ISBN-13: 0802495958

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The Teach Yourself the Bible Series is one of the best New Testament studies you will find anywhere. Each book in the series is packed full of valuable questions on individual chapters of the Bible, check-ups to test your grasp of scriptural truths, and usable suggestions for group study. Grow in your knowledge of God through each New Testament book, then go on to study six aspects of Christianity essential for all believers: doctrine, prayer, eternal life, prophecy, Christian character, and Bible study. What does it really mean to be a Christian? Christian Character Course is a look at subjects having to do with Christian ethics and practical Christian service. Study the characteristics of a true believer in this important volume. Strengthen your relationship with the living God with all twenty-five books of the Teach Yourself the Bible Series. Each volume is a timeless, yet practical, study of the Word of God.

Romans
Romans

Author: Keith L. Brooks

Publisher: Moody Publishers

Published: 1961-06

Total Pages: 86

ISBN-13: 0802473725

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Designed to help you discover important basic Bible truths for yourself, this series takes you carefully through each book of the New Testament and six other subjects crucial to the understanding of all growing Christians.

Interpreting the Prophetic Books
Interpreting the Prophetic Books

Author: Gary V. Smith

Publisher: Kregel Academic & Professional

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9780825443633

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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.

The Prophetic Literature
The Prophetic Literature

Author: David L. Petersen

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

Published: 2002-04-02

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1611647401

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Respected scholar David Petersen provides a systematic and comprehensive introduction to the prophetic literature. Petersen takes into account the major advances in current research as he examines both the literature of the latter prophets (Isaiah-Malachi) as well as the Hebrew texts that describe the work and words of Israel's earlier prophets (e.g., Elijah and Elisha in 1 & 2 Kings).

An Introduction to the Old Testament Prophetic Books
An Introduction to the Old Testament Prophetic Books

Author: C. Hassell Bullock

Publisher: Moody Publishers

Published: 2007-05-01

Total Pages: 478

ISBN-13: 157567436X

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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.