Exploring the Old Testament: A Guide to the Prophets
- ISBN-10
- 083085312X
- ISBN-13
- 9780830853120
- Series
- Exploring the Old Testament
- Category
- Religion
- Pages
- 272
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-01-08
- Publisher
- InterVarsity Press
- Author
- J. Gordon McConville
Description
This critically informed and theologically sensitive introduction to the Prophets considers the often-misunderstood prophetic books of the Old Testament, including an exploration of their historical context, their artful use of language, and their place within the chorus of Old Testament voices.
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