Old Testament Prophecy (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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How Old Testament prophets spoke to their own time—and how editors shaped their words—unveiled for readers today.

This scholarly study examines how prophecy is rooted in the historical context of its authors and how later editors influence the text we read now. It guides readers through key debates about prophecy, inspiration, and the connection between history and prophetic speech. Prophecy and History investigates the methods scholars use to understand ancient voices. It asks how predictions relate to lived events and what the texts reveal about the prophets’ own worlds. The work also considers questions of canon, authorship, and interpretation that have shaped biblical scholarship for generations.

• Explains how prophets reflect the circumstances of their time.
• Explores the link between historical events and prophetic writing.
• Discusses scholarly approaches to authorship, selection, and arrangement of prophecies.
• Offers a careful look at the Isaianic problem and related debates.

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