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A Concise Guide to Reading the Prophetic Books
The Prophetic Books of the Bible are full of symbolic speeches, dramatic metaphors, and lengthy allegories—a unique blend of literary styles that can make them hard to comprehend. How can we know if we are reading them the way God intended them to be read?
In this accessible guide, leading Old Testament scholar Peter Gentry identifies seven common characteristics of prophetic literature in the Bible that help us understand each book's message. With illustrations and clear examples, Gentry offers guidance for reading these challenging texts—teaching us practical strategies for deeper engagement with the biblical text as we seek to apply God's Word to our lives today.
Contents
Introduction
Calling the People Back to the Covenant
The End of the Covenant, Judgment, and Restoration
The Function of Repetition in Hebrew Literature
The Purpose of the Oracles concerning the Foreign Nations
Describing the Future, Part 1: Typology and the New Exodus
Describing the Future, Part 2: Apocalyptic Language
Describing the Future, Part 3: The Already and the Not Yet
Conclusion
Appendix: Literary Structure of the Book of Revelation
General Index
Scripture Index
