Interpreting the Prophets (Paperback)

Aaron Chalmers

ISBN 10: 0281069042 / ISBN 13: 9780281069040

Published by SPCK Publishing, London, 2015

About this Item

Paperback. The prophetic books are some of the most captivating and fascinating texts of the Old Testament. They are also some of the most misunderstood. This book equips the reader with the knowledge and skills they need to interpret the Prophets in a faithful and accurate fashion. Aaron Chalmers leads the reader through the various worlds of Israels prophets historical, social, theological and rhetorical providing the basic contextual and background information needed both for sound and sensible exegesis and for sensitive interpretation and application to today.The book concludes with a helpful chapter giving guidelines for preaching from the Prophets including advice on choosing the texts, identifying appropriate analogies, and the potential problems and common pitfalls to avoid. How to read, interpret and preach the timeless wisdom of the Hebrew prophets. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Interpreting the Prophets (Paperback)
• Publisher: SPCK Publishing, London
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0281069042
• ISBN 13: 9780281069040
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

A clear, concise and up-to-date introduction a central topic in biblical studies Written with the needs of students in mind Provides readers with the 'big picture' and shows how they can develop the skills to formulate their own interpretations The prophetic books are some of the most captivating and fascinating texts of the Old Testament. They are also some of the most misunderstood. This book aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills they require to interpret the prophetic books in a faithful and accurate fashion. The work consists of two parts. In the first, the author focuses on the various 'worlds' of Israel's prophets (historical, social, theological and 'literary'). This provides the basic contextual and background information that students need to exegete the literature. In the second, he focuses on developing a methodology which students can employ when seeking to interpret a section from a prophetic text. After working through the book, readers should emerge as more competent and confident interpreters of the prophetic literature.

About the Author

Aaron Chalmers is Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies and Head of School (Ministry, Theology and Culture), Tabor Adelaide - a multi-denominational, evangelical college located in Adelaide, South Australia. His recent publications include Exploring the Religion of Ancient Israel (SPCK/IVP 2012).