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Bullock, C. Hassell.

An introduction to the Old Testament prophetic books / C. Hassell Bullock. - Chicago : Moody Press, ©1986. - 391 pages ; 24 cm

Spine title: Introduction, Old Testament prophetic books. Includes indexes.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 346-380).

Part I. The prophets of the Neo-Assyrian Period -- Jonah: preface to the prophets -- Amos: call for moral obedience -- Hosea: a prophet's dilemma -- Micah: Judgment, hope, and promise -- Isaiah: prophet par excellence -- Part II. The prophets of the Neo-Babylonian Period -- Zephaniah: profile of a people -- Habakkuk: prophet of transition -- Jeremiah: prophet to the nation -- Nahum: the reality of judgment -- Ezekiel: the merging of two spheres -- Obadiah: Edom's day of the Lord -- Lamentations: reflections of the soul -- Part III. The prophets of the Persian Period -- Daniel: witness in Babylonia -- Haggai: the temple and the future -- Zechariah: prophet of the new kingdom -- Joel: the day of decision -- Malachi: prophet of covenant love.

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.

ISBN: 0802441424 9780802441423

LCCN: 85029862

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Bible.--Prophets--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible.--A.T.--Prophètes--Critique, interprétation, etc.
Bibel--Altes Testament--Prophetische Bücher
Bible.--Prophets.
Altes Testament--Prophetische Bücher.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Einführung
Bible. Prophets - Criticism, Interpretation, Etc.
Einführung.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Criticism, interpretation, etc.

LC Class. No.: BS1505.2 / .B85 1986

Dewey Class. No.: 224/.061