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How to Read and Understand the Biblical Prophets
How to Read and Understand the Biblical Prophets
How to Read and Understand the Biblical Prophets
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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. 
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Release dateJun 20, 2017
ISBN9781433554063
How to Read and Understand the Biblical Prophets
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Peter J. Gentry

Peter J. Gentry (PhD, University of Toronto) is professor of Old Testament interpretation at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and director of the Hexapla Institute.

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    Anything from Peter Gentry is gold. His grasp of the biblical prophets is important to his teaching on the covenants and progressive Covenantalism. Great book!!!

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