Themes and Transformations in Old Testament Prophecy

by Samuel A. Meier

Publisher:

IVP Academic

, 2009

Overview

Themes and Transformations in Old Testament Prophecy goes beyond standard introductions to the prophets. Yet it does so in a way that will inform and intrigue beginning students and anyone curious about the prophets of Israel. Sam Meier explores some recurring themes and features—such as angels, writing, miracles, the future, and king-making—and their transformation over time.

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Key Features

• Presents an intriguing introduction to the prophets of Israel
• Explores recurring themes and features in the prophetic books
• Presents an ideal text for students, professors, pastors, and lay readers

Contents

• The Prophet and the Divine Council
• Is the Future Determined?
• What Do You See?
• The Manner of Revelation
• Angels
• Thus Said Yahweh
• Poetry, Prose and the Prophets
• Writing the Prophets
• Dating the Prophets
• Miracles
• Prophets as King-Makers
• The Chariots of Men and of God
• Continuities in History
• Reliable Prophets in the Context of Change

Top Highlights

“If God really does know the outcome, however, his approach to the prophet is disingenuous, unwilling for whatever reason to give the future away and so spoil the appearance of human freedom. At the least, God is reluctant to tell his prophet what the final effect will be. But such an understanding does justice neither to God nor to the intent of the passage.” (Page 30)

“It is with those prophetic works associated with the exile and moving into the postexilic period where a dramatic increase is observable in the usage of such phrases, so much so that they become a major feature of prophetic speech only among the later prophets.” (Page 70)

“ human being apart from the prophet is ever described in the Bible as being allowed to attend God’s council meeting.” (Page 21)

“scrutinize certain features of the prophets that run throughout the prophetic books like leitmotifs” (Page 12)

“The word ‘perhaps’ appears prominently among the early prophets:” (Page 29)

Praise for the Print Edition

Excellent, readable study. Recommended.

—Paul L. Redditt, Choice

Meier has provided a valuable contribution to the study of the prophets.

—Charles H. Savelle, Criswell Theological Review

Meier’s book betrays careful analysis and bravely tackles a difficult subject while offering much food for thought concerning the essential features of prophecy.

—David D. Pettus, Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society

Product Details

• Title: Themes and Transformations in Old Testament Prophecy
• Author: Samuel A. Meier
• Publisher: IVP Academic
• Print Publication Date: 2009
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Pages: 240
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Prophecy; Prophets; Bible. O.T. › Criticism, interpretation, etc
• ISBNs: 9780830898459, 9780830817689, 083089845X, 0830817689
• Resource ID: LLS:MSTRNSFRMPRPHCY
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T01:39:53Z

About Samuel A. Meier

Samuel A. Meier is associate professor in the department of Near Eastern languages and cultures at Ohio State University. He is author of The Messenger in the Ancient Semitic World and Speaking of Speaking: Marking Direct Discourse in the Hebrew Bible.