Introduction to the Hebrew Prophets

by James D. Nogalski

Publisher:

Abingdon Press

, 2018

Overview

Following the Hebrew canon, the author offers a basic introduction, which includes critical issues such as authorship, unity, dates of composition and revision, and structure. Drawing upon current scholarship, Dr. Nogalski shows how these issues are relevant to the theological themes and movements that help characterize the text and hold meaning for us.

The last decades have seen many changes when it comes to the study of the four Latter Prophets (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and the book of the Twelve). Among others, these changes have identified a greater role for the prophetic scroll – not merely the prophetic character – as a vehicle for conveying the prophetic message. Nogalski’s introduction to the prophets invites modern readers to hear these scrolls through the processes that shaped them, to recognize the thematic threads that traverse them, and to react to the words that confront religious and ethical complacency, that speak truth to power, and that offer hope to the oppressed.

Each chapter will include a brief bibliography for further reading and discussion questions to help students focus on key concepts.

Key Features

Offers a brief, one volume introduction to the prophets of the Hebrew canon.

Gives students helps in the form of questions and suggestions for further reading.

Outlines key facts and themes of prophetic literature in the Old Testament.

Students will have a convenient and readable text by a senior scholar introducing them to a major part of Old Testament writings.

Students will come away with knowledge of current scholarship, issues, and relevance of the Hebrew prophets.

Product Details

• Title : Introduction to the Hebrew Prophets
• Author: Nogalski, James D.
• Publisher: Abingdon Press
• Publication Date: 2018
• ISBN: 9781501837500