The Prophets of Old Testament Israel: Their Role, Messages, and Contribution to Biblical Theology

By J. Paul Tanner

The Prophets of Old Testament Israel represents the fruit of having taught the Old Testament for over four decades at the graduate level. This inciteful work provides a thorough survey of each of the writing prophets of the Old Testament. After a helpful introduction to the ministry of the prophets in general, each book of the prophets is carefully examined according to the chronological order in which they would have been written. Essential information is provided about each book's historical background, structural composition, and overall message, as well as a survey of the book itself. Special attention is given to the unfolding of the biblical covenants (the Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic, and New covenants), as well as the progressive revelation of messianic prophecy. The prophets had a multi-faceted role to play. For example, they would point out the sins and covenant unfaithfulness of the nation, announce impending judgment, give guidance and encouragement when appropriate, but also cast a vision of a more blessed future for the nation--and the world--when Messiah would come to usher in a time of peace, righteousness, and divine blessing. Included in this volume of 348 pages is an in-depth study of how the prophets contribute to a biblical theology (premillennial) that finds ultimate fulfillment in the New Testament. This involves an examination of the progressive nature in which the biblical covenants and the kingdom promises are fulfilled, both with Israel as a nation as well as with the church. Several detailed studies are provided that show how the fulfillment of key Old Testament passages quoted in the New Testament were understood by the apostles of the church. Finally, numerous full-color charts are provided that help the reader grasp the overview composition of each book and how each prophet chose to convey his message.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0D6R22N7H
• ISBN13: 9798325952234
• Release Date: June 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 348 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.6" x 0.8" x 6.7"