The Prophetic Literature: An Introduction

by David L. Petersen

Publisher:

Westminster John Knox

, 2002

Overview

Respected scholar David Petersen provides a systematic and comprehensive introduction to the prophetic literature. Petersen takes into account the major advances in current research as he examines both the literature of the latter prophets (Isaiah-Malachi) as well as the Hebrew texts that describe the work and words of Israel’s earlier prophets (e.g., Elijah and Elisha in 1 & 2 Kings).

Key Features

• Provides a systematic and comprehensive introduction to the prophetic literature
• Examines both the literature of the latter prophets as well as the Hebrew texts that describe the work and words of Israel’s earlier prophets
• Explores the major advances in current research

Product Details

• Title: The Prophetic Literature: An Introduction
• Author: David L. Petersen
• Edition: First edition
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox
• Print Publication Date: 2002
• Logos Release Date: 2022
• Pages: 260
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Bible. O.T. › Prophecies; Prophecy
• ISBNs: 9781611646221, 9780664254537, 0664254535, 1611646227
• Resource ID: LLS:PROPHETICLIT
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T02:25:23Z

About David L. Petersen

Professor Petersen is a distinguished Old Testament scholar. His current research focuses on the book of Genesis and on prophetic literature. An ordained Presbyterian minister, Dr. Petersen has written, coauthored or coedited numerous books and articles. He was the senior Old Testament editor for The New Interpreter’s Bible. Petersen recently served as president of the Society of Biblical Literature.