Interpreting the Prophets: Reading, Understanding and Preaching from the Worlds of the Prophets

The prophetic books are some of the most captivating and fascinating texts of the Old Testament, but they are also some of the most misunderstood. Interpreting the Prophets equips the reader with the knowledge and skills they need to interpret the Prophets in a faithful and accurate fashion. Beginning with the nature of the prophetic role and prophetic books in Israel, Old Testament scholar 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 for today. He concludes with a helpful chapter giving guidelines for preaching from the Prophets--including advice on choosing the texts, making appropriate analogies, and the potential problems and common pitfalls to avoid.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: IVP Academic
Published: 02/23/2015
ISBN: 9780830824687
Pages: 173
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 8.79h x 6.47w x 0.46d

Review Citations: CBA Retailers 03/01/2015 pg. 34
Library Journal 05/15/2015 pg. 64