b'BIBLICAL STUDIESTHE PROPHETS OF ISRAELJAMES K. HOFFMEIERWalking the Ancient PathsSeeing the biblical prophets in context makes all the difference in understanding their messagesInThe Prophets of Israel,OldTestamentscholarandlongtimefield archaeologist James K. Hoffmeier explores the biblical prophets through their ancient settings. Readers gain a more accurate and comprehensive understanding through many practical components:Full-color photos and imagesClear explanations of of historical and culturalthe prophets provoking importance messagesFocus on the geopoliticalDiscussion questions for Bible contexts of the prophets students or instructor useThese features and photos vividly illustrate the biblical narratives and the prophets concerns, helping readers better comprehend each texts message and make informed theological applications.The biblical prophetic tradition extends far before and far after the Major and Minor Prophets. Yet all biblical prophetsincluding recog-nizable figures like Moses and Elijah, lesser-known prophets like Huldah and Micaiah, and the New Testament prophetsministered in distinctive cultural and historical circumstances. Hoffmeier draws on his extensive knowledge of ancient Near Eastern culture, geography, political realities, and the Old Testament message to locate the prophets in their worlds. Thisapproachilluminatespropheticmessagesandministrieswitha CONTENTS theological clarity that basic history and literary interpretation cannot 1.Introduction to the Hebrew Prophets achieve.2.This Is What the Lord, the God of Israel, Says:James K. Hoffmeier (PhD, University of Toronto) is emeritus professor Prophets in the Old Testament Who Left No Writingsof Old Testament and Near Eastern archaeology at Trinity Evangelical 3.Assyria, the Rod of My Anger: The Eighth-CenturyDivinity School. He taught Old Testament and Hebrew for more than Prophets of Israelforty years. For the last twenty years he focused on Hebrew exegesis in the 4.Zion Shall Be Plowed Like a Field: The Eighth- prophetic books. He engaged in archaeological work in Sinai and at the Century Prophets of Judah Karnak Temple Complex in Egypt, and presently is part of a team investi-5.Amend Your Ways and Your Deeds: The Seventh- and Sixth-Century Prophets of Judah gating the Cushite cemetery at Nuri, Sudan. His other works include The 6.By the Rivers of Babylon We Sat and Wept: TheArchaeology of the Bible.Prophets of the Babylonian Exile 7.When I Restore the Fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem: The Prophets of the Post-ExilicRelated TitlesPeriod Understanding Prophecy8.In the Fullness of Time: Prophets and Prophecy in978-0-8254-4271-1$21.99the New TestamentInterpreting the Prophetic Books978-0-8254-4363-3$22.99978-0-8254-4572-9$44.99Hardcover7.5 x 9.25400 pagesBiblical Studies / Old Testament / KREGELProphets A C A D E M I CKregel AcademicRights: WorldOctober 26, 202118kregel.com/academic'