Old Testament Prophets for Today

by Carolyn J. Sharp

Overview

The prophets of the Old Testament include such well-known characters as Isaiah, Jeremiah, Amos, and Hosea. There are, however, many other prophets, both in the biblical books that bear their names and in the other histories and stories of ancient Israel. Carolyn Sharp offers a brief introduction to each of the Bible's prophets and their prophetic books, developing the theological themes present in each with an eye toward how the prophetic message is relevant today.

The For Today series was designed to provide reliable and accessible resources for the study and real life application of important biblical texts, theological documents, and Christian practices. The emphasis of the series is not only on the realization and appreciation of what these subjects have meant in the past, but also on their value in the present—"for today." Thought-provoking questions are included at the end of each chapter, making the books ideal for personal study and group use.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780664231781
Publisher:	Westminster John Knox Press
Publication date:	03/13/2009
Series:	For Today
Pages:	120
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Carolyn J. Sharp is Professor of Homiletics at Yale Divinity School.

Table of Contents

Series Introduction vii

1 What Is a Prophet? 1

2 The Early Prophets: Balaam, Samuel, Nathan, Elijah, and Elisha 19

3 Amos 33

4 Hosea 41

5 Micah 49

6 Isaiah 57

7 Jeremiah 70

8 Ezekiel 79

9 Other Minor Prophets 89

Notes 105

Further Reading 111