The Prophets of Israel, James K. Hoffmeier
The Prophets of Israel, James K. Hoffmeier
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The Prophets of Israel
Walking the Ancient Paths

Author: James K. Hoffmeier

Narrator: Stephen Bowlby

Unabridged: 13 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 02/28/2023


Synopsis

Seeing the biblical prophets in context makes all the difference in understanding their messages

In The Prophets of Israel, Old Testament scholar and longtime field archaeologist James K. Hoffmeier explores the biblical prophets through their ancient settings. Listeners gain a more accurate and comprehensive understanding through many practical components:

● Focus on the geopolitical contexts of the prophets

● Clear explanations of the prophets' provoking messages

● Discussion questions for Bible students or instructor use

These features vividly illustrate the biblical narratives and the prophets' concerns, helping listeners better comprehend each text's message and make informed theological applications.

The biblical prophetic tradition extends far before and far after the Major and Minor Prophets. 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. This approach illuminates prophetic messages and ministries with a theological clarity that basic history and literary interpretation cannot achieve.

About James K. Hoffmeier

James K. Hoffmeier is professor of Old Testament and ancient Near Eastern history and archaeology at Trinity International University Divinity School, and has extensive field experience as a hands-on archaeologist.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Tyler

For several months I used this book as a study guide, walking through the prophetic books in the order Hoffmeier engages them. His perspective as not only theologian, but archeologist unlocks the biblical world in a unique way. The various photographs (many from his own fieldwork), maps, and excuses......more

Goodreads review by Nathan

Hoffmeier provides an excellent study of Israel's prophets informed by archeological evidence for the historical context of the prophets throughout Israel's history. His comprehensive analysis of how prophets fit into Jewish religion and history provides a clear picture of what prophets were and how......more