The Harmony of the Prophetic Word: A Key to Old Testament Prophecy Concerning Things to Come
Overview
Prophecy, grandly optimistic in its ultimate view, presents anything but a flattering picture at the end of the age. Yet the Church devotes so little time to its understanding. What can account for the neglect of prophecy? Gaebelein argues that the Church avoids prophecy because of the undeniable difficulties—bewildering phrases and formulas—which confront those who begin to study it. The Harmony of the Prophetic Word is designed to assist those wading through biblical prophecy for the first time. Gaebelein dissects the great prophetic epochs, key symbols, and noteworthy historical events. Yet his project in this book should not substitute for personal study of scripture, but instead help assemble and analyze God’s revelation. The effect of Gaebelein’s prophetic synthesis emphasizes that God alone is the author of prophetic testimony. The Harmony of the Prophetic Word includes an introduction by C. I. Scofield.
Top Highlights
“The Exodus part begins with Psalm 42 and ends with Psalm 72.” (Page 21)
“The fourth part or book extends from Psalm 90 to 106. This is in character like the book of Numbers” (Page 22)
“Zechariah in his night visions saw four horns, concerning which the Lord says: ‘These are the horns which have scattered Jerusalem, Judah, and Israel’ (Zech. 1:19). These four horns are in harmony with the dream of Nebuchadnezzar and the vision of Daniel. They all describe the four great world powers. The prophet Joel in describing the locust plague which had devastated the land mentions four species of the insect, or rather the locust in its fourfold development, a type again of the four great Gentile powers who were to prey upon Israel’s land during the time of their apostasy.” (Pages 57–58)
“The third book begins with Psalm 73 and closes with 89. The very beginning of this part makes it a Leviticus.” (Page 22)
“The opening Psalm, the 90th, is significant. It is the only Psalm we have, given by Moses, the leader of the people. It speaks of death, and is rightly called the Psalm of the old creation; the 91st is the Psalm of the new creation. While in the 90th we see the first man, in the 91st we behold the second man.” (Pages 22–23)
It is my privilege to commend to the people of God… the volumes of Mr. A. C. Gaebelein…
—C. I. Scofield
[These are] works of wide research…
—Westminster
His writings will never lose their timeliness—a valuable addition to any library.
—United Evangelical Action
- Title: The Harmony of the Prophetic Word: A Key to Old Testament Prophecy Concerning Things to Come
- Author: Arno Clemens Gaebelein
- Publisher: Logos Research Systems, Inc.
- Publication Date: 2009
- Pages: 208
Arno Gaebelein (1861–1945) is considered one of America’s truly great Bible teachers. His editorship of the unique Bible study magazine, Our Hope, and his authorship of scores of volumes gave him an international reputation.
He influenced many during his ministry over the last fifty years in many parts of the United States and Canada. A pioneer in the Bible conference movement, he was an original member of the editorial board that assisted Dr. C. I. Scofield in the preparation of the Scofield Reference Bible.
The Annotated Bible, published by Gaebelein, has been a standard reference work for most of a century. The Selected Words of A. C. Gaebelein includes thirteen valuable books and commentaries discuss the Bible’s relevance to world events.