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Reading the prophets as Christian scripture : a literary, canonical, and theological introduction /

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Reading Christian scripturePublication details: Grand Rapids, MI, Baker Academic, ©2022Description: xii, 409 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps, tables, portraits, and charts ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 9780801099731
  • 0801099730
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 224.06 T923R 23
LOC classification:
  • BS1505.52 .T85 2022
Contents:
1. Introduction -- Part 1: The Context of the Prophets -- 2. The Theological Context of the Prophets -- 3. The Historical Context of the Prophets -- Part 2: The Old Testament Prophet -- 4. The Role of the Old Testament Prophet -- 5. False Prophets and the Prophets of the Nations --
Summary: "This survey textbook is grounded in the view that the prophetic books of the Old Testament should be read as Christian Scripture. Although it covers critical issues such as authorship, background, and history, its primary focus is on the message and theology of the prophetic books and the contribution they make to the Christian canon. Particular attention is given to literary issues, such as the structure of each prophetic book. Full-color illustrations, diagrams, and artwork bring the text to life. Additional resources for instructors and students are available through Textbook eSources."--
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Includes bibliographical references (389-404 pages) and index.

1. Introduction -- Part 1: The Context of the Prophets -- 2. The Theological Context of the Prophets -- 3. The Historical Context of the Prophets -- Part 2: The Old Testament Prophet -- 4. The Role of the Old Testament Prophet -- 5. False Prophets and the Prophets of the Nations --

"This survey textbook is grounded in the view that the prophetic books of the Old Testament should be read as Christian Scripture. Although it covers critical issues such as authorship, background, and history, its primary focus is on the message and theology of the prophetic books and the contribution they make to the Christian canon. Particular attention is given to literary issues, such as the structure of each prophetic book. Full-color illustrations, diagrams, and artwork bring the text to life. Additional resources for instructors and students are available through Textbook eSources."--

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