An Introduction to the Old Testament Prophetic Books

by Bullock, C. Hassell

• ISBN13: 9780802441423
• ISBN10: 0802441424
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1986-02-08
• Publisher: MOODY PRESS

Summary

Follow a historical line of study through the Old Testament prophets. Get a clear picture of Israel's history and sharper understanding of Old Testament prophets and prophetic literature.

Author Biography

C. HASSELL BULLOCK (B.A., Samford University; B.D., Columbia Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Hebrew Union College) is professor of biblical studies at Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois. He has also written An Introduction to the Old Testament Poetic Books. Dr. Bullock and his wife, Rhonda, have two children. c.1986

Table of Contents

Preface	9	(11)
Introduction	11	(30)
Part One The Prophets of the Neo-Assyrian Period
Jonah: Preface to the Prophets	41	(14)
Amos: Call for Moral Obedience	55	(29)
Hosea: A Prophet's Dilemma	84	(19)
Micah: Judgment, Hope, and Promise	103	(22)
Isaiah: Prophet Par Excellence	125	(40)
Part Two The Prophets of the Neo-Babylonian Period
Zephaniah: Profile of a People	165	(9)
Habakkuk: Prophet of Transition	174	(11)
Jeremiah: Prophet to the Nations	185	(30)
Nahum: The Reality of Judgment	215	(12)
Ezekiel: The Merging of Two Spheres	227	(27)
Obadiah: Edom's Day of the Lord	254	(9)
Lamentations: Reflections of the Soul	263	(16)
Part Three The Prophets of the Persian Period
Daniel: Witness in Babylonia	279	(22)
Haggai: The Temple and the Future	301	(9)
Zechariah: Prophet of the New Kingdom	310	(14)
Joel: The Day of Decision	324	(11)
Malachi: Prophet of Covenant Love	335	(9)
Abbreviations in Bibliography	344	(2)
Bibliography	346	(35)
Index of Subjects and Persons	381	(4)
Index of Authors	385	(4)
Index of Scripture	389