Description
Christians once in a while approach the Old Testament with a mix of awe and bewilderment, knowing that it accommodates pearls of wisdom, but unsure how to dive for them … especially in relation to the Prophets.In The Message of the Prophets, creator J. Daniel Hays offers a scholarly, yet readable and student-friendly survey of the Old Testament prophetic literature that presents the message of every prophet in its historical and its biblical context and then tracks that message through the New Testament to challenge readers with what it means for them today. Hays makes a speciality of synthesizing the message of the prophets, which enables students to grasp the major contours of the prophetic books clearly and concisely. Hundreds of colorful pictures help to illustrate the historical and cultural background of the prophets. After identifying what the message meant for ancient Israel, Hays helps the readers to move toward theological application today, helping readers to gain a better understanding of God and the relationship between God and his people. The Message of the Prophets is very important for professors, students, and others in search of to be aware the role that the OT prophets play in the Christian faith.