How to Read and Understand the Biblical Prophets: How to Read and Understand the Biblical Prophets
How to Read and Understand the Biblical Prophets: How to Read and Understand the Biblical Prophets
Peter J. Gentry
Crossway · 144 pages · Published 2017
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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.
- Publisher
- Crossway
- Binding
- Paperback
- Pages
- 144
- ISBN
- 9781433554032
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