Interpreting the Prophets - Brossura

Chalmers, Aaron

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ISBN 10: 0281069042 ISBN 13: 9780281069040

Casa editrice: SPCK Publishing, 2015

Riassunto

The prophetic books are some of the most captivating and fascinating texts of the Old Testament. They are also some of the most misunderstood. This book equips the reader with the knowledge and skills they need to interpret the Prophets in a faithful and accurate fashion. Aaron Chalmers leads the reader through the various ‘worlds’ of Israel’s prophets – historical, social, theological and rhetorical – providing the basic contextual and background information needed both for sound and sensible exegesis and for sensitive interpretation and application to today. The book concludes with a helpful chapter giving guidelines for preaching from the Prophets – including advice on choosing the texts, identifying appropriate analogies, and the potential problems and common pitfalls to avoid.

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''While engaging with the best in recent scholarship, this book is accessible to the uninitiated. Interpreting the Prophets is a helpful resource for those who want to hear the breadth and depth of the message of the prophets.'' --Mark J. Boda, Professor of Old Testament, McMaster Divinity College, Ontario

''The inclusion of compositional, historical, rhetorical and theological perspectives serves well to provide an up-to-date and easily understood survey. The hermeneutical tips allow easy access to the prophetic literature . . . and a section on preaching the prophets completes the circle. This is a welcome addition to the field that I plan to put to frequent use.'' --John H. Walton, Professor of Old Testament, Wheaton College, Illinois

''Chalmers has assimilated a vast and complex range of materials from the Old Testament and its world and from the scholarly world, and out of them he has formulated a coherent and intelligible account of the prophets for his readers. And it all serves a passion to help people read the prophets for themselves.'' --John Goldingay, Professor of Old Testament, Fuller Theological Seminary

L'autore

Aaron Chalmers is Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies and Head of School (Ministry, Theology and Culture), Tabor Adelaide - a multi-denominational, evangelical college located in Adelaide, South Australia. His recent publications include Exploring the Religion of Ancient Israel (SPCK/IVP 2012).

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: SPCK Publishing
• Data di pubblicazione: 2015
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0281069042
• ISBN 13: 9780281069040
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 194
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile