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An introduction to the Old Testament prophetic books /

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Chicago, Moody Press ©1986Description: 391 Pages ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 0802441424
  • 9780802441423
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Online version:: Introduction to the Old Testament prophetic books.; Online version:: Introduction to the Old Testament prophetic books.LOC classification:
  • BS1505.2 .B85 1986
  • BS1505.2 .B85 1986
Contents:
Part I. The prophets of the Neo-Assyrian Period -- Jonah: preface to the prophets -- Amos: call for moral obedience -- Hosea: a prophet's dilemma -- Micah: Judgment, hope, and promise -- Isaiah: prophet par excellence -- Part II. The prophets of the Neo-Babylonian Period -- Zephaniah: profile of a people -- Habakkuk: prophet of transition -- Jeremiah: prophet to the nation -- Nahum: the reality of judgment -- Ezekiel: the merging of two spheres -- Obadiah: Edom's day of the Lord -- Lamentations: reflections of the soul -- Part III. The prophets of the Persian Period -- Daniel: witness in Babylonia -- Haggai: the temple and the future -- Zechariah: prophet of the new kingdom -- Joel: the day of decision -- Malachi: prophet of covenant love.
Summary: Follow a historical line of study through the Old Testament prophets. Get a clear picture of Israel's history and sharper understanding of Old Testament prophets and prophetic literature.
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Spine title: Introduction, Old Testament prophetic books.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 346-380) and indexes.

Part I. The prophets of the Neo-Assyrian Period -- Jonah: preface to the prophets -- Amos: call for moral obedience -- Hosea: a prophet's dilemma -- Micah: Judgment, hope, and promise -- Isaiah: prophet par excellence -- Part II. The prophets of the Neo-Babylonian Period -- Zephaniah: profile of a people -- Habakkuk: prophet of transition -- Jeremiah: prophet to the nation -- Nahum: the reality of judgment -- Ezekiel: the merging of two spheres -- Obadiah: Edom's day of the Lord -- Lamentations: reflections of the soul -- Part III. The prophets of the Persian Period -- Daniel: witness in Babylonia -- Haggai: the temple and the future -- Zechariah: prophet of the new kingdom -- Joel: the day of decision -- Malachi: prophet of covenant love.

Follow a historical line of study through the Old Testament prophets. Get a clear picture of Israel's history and sharper understanding of Old Testament prophets and prophetic literature.

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