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Exploring the Old Testament: A Guide to the Prophets Volume 4
Contributor(s): McConville, J. Gordon (Author)
ISBN: 083085312X     ISBN-13: 9780830853120
Publisher: IVP Academic
OUR PRICE:   $31.50  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: January 2016
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BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Biblical Studies - Old Testament - Prophets
- Religion | Biblical Studies - Old Testament - General
- Religion | Biblical Studies - Prophecy
Dewey: 224
Series: Exploring the Bible
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 7" W x 9.9" (1.30 lbs) 304 pages
Themes:
- Religious Orientation - Christian
 
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Publisher Description:
Exploring the Old Testament: A Guide to the Prophets considers the often misunderstood prophetic books of the Old Testament, including an exploration of their historical context, their artful use of language and their place within the chorus of Old Testament voices. This critically informed and theologically sensitive introduction to the Prophets introduces students to
  • issues in critical interpretation
  • the place of the prophetic books in the Old Testament canon
  • the social location of biblical prophets
  • contemporary applications of the prophetic books
  • dates and destinations of the prophecies of each of the books
  • theological contributions of the prophetic books
  • an overview of literary criticism on the Prophets
In this textbook you will find double-column formatting for ease of use, annotated bibliographies for further reading, sidebar explorations of select historical and textual topics in greater detail, a glossary of terms, and relevant charts and maps.

Contributor Bio(s): McConville, J. Gordon: - J. Gordon McConville teaches Old Testament at the University of Gloucestershire in Cheltenham, England. He is the author of several books and studies including Deuteronomy in the Apollos Old Testament Commentary series.