Old Testament Prophets for Today

Name: Old Testament Prophets for Today
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ISBN: 9780664231781

ISBN-10: 0664231780

ISBN-13: 9780664231781

Edition: 2009

Authors: Carolyn J. Sharp

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The prophets of the Old Testament include such well known characters as Isaiah, Jeremiah, Amos, and Hosea. There are, however, many other prophets, both in the biblical books that bear their names and in the other histories and stories of ancient Israel. Sharp offers a brief introduction to each of the Bible¿s prophets and their prophetic books, developing the theological themes present in each with an eye toward how the prophetic message is relevant today. Sharp understands that prophets can be mediators to connect us with the holiness of God, they can be idealists whose desires for humanity call us to new heights of God¿s desire, and they can be companions for us in the confusing journey…

Book details

List price: $18.00
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Publication date: 3/13/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 120
Size: 5.51" wide x 8.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.396
Language: English

Carolyn J. Sharp is Professor of Hebrew Scriptures at Yale Divinity School, USA.



Series Introduction



What Is a Prophet?



The Early Prophets: Balaam, Samuel, Nathan, Elijah, and Elisha



Amos



Hosea



Micah



Isaiah



Jeremiah



Ezekiel



Other Minor Prophets


Notes


Further Reading