Interpreting the Prophetic Word: An Introduction to the Prophetic Literature of the Old Testament

by Willem A. VanGemeren

Publisher:

Zondervan Academic

, 1990

Overview

The diversity of prophetic voices in the Bible provides a message that is rich and variegated. But the variety of the testimony can be lost by limiting one’s interpretations or application of the prophetic word. Interpreting the Prophetic Word helps readers understand the harmony of the voices that reveal God’s purposes in redemptive history. Dr. Willem VanGemeren explains clearly and fully the background of the prophetic tradition. He then interprets the message of the major and minor prophets, using historical context and literary form and structure as tools in his analysis. He concludes with an explanation of the relevance of the prophetic word today. Dr. VanGemeren’s extensive research and scholarship is presented in a readable way to unlock the door of prophecy for readers. He helps them to interpret prophecy and invites them to listen to the prophets and to lives the prophetic word.

Key Features

• Explains and interprets the prophetic voices of the Old Testament
• Includes an explanation of the relevance of the prophetic word today
• Helps readers understand the harmony of the voices that reveal God’s purposes in redemptive history

Contents

Part 1: The Prophetic Phenomenon in Israel

• Introduction to Part 1
• The Development of Prophetism
• The Prophetic Tradition
• Perspectives on Prophecy

Part 2: The Message of the Minor Prophets

• Introduction to Part 2
• Hosea, Joel, and Amos
• Obadiah, Jonah, and Micah
• Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah
• Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi
• Summary of Prophetic Motifs

Part 3: The Message of the Major Prophets

• Introduction to Part 3
• The Message of Isaiah
• The Message of Jeremiah
• The Message of Ezekiel and Daniel
• Living the Prophetic Word

Product Details

• Title: Interpreting the Prophetic Word: An Introduction to the Prophetic Literature of the Old Testament
• Author: Willem A. VanGemeren
• Publisher: Zondervan Academic
• Print Publication Date: 1990
• Logos Release Date: 2023
• Pages: 545
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Bible. O.T. Prophets › Criticism, interpretation, etc; Prophets
• ISBNs: 9780310872788, 0310872782
• Resource ID: LLS:9780310872788
• Resource Type: text.monograph.introduction.old-testament
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-06T20:43:22Z

About Willem A. VanGemeren

Willem VanGemeren is professor of Old Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is the author of a number of books, including Interpreting the Prophetic Word and a commentary on Psalms in the Expositor's Bible Commentary series.