Dictionary of the Old Testament: Prophets

By Mark J. Boda and J. Gordon McConville

ECPA Book Award finalist

With the Dictionary of the Old Testament: Prophets, IVP's Black Dictionary series completes its coverage of the Old Testament canonical books. A true compendium of recent scholarship, the volume includes 115 articles covering all aspects of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, the twelve "minor prophets" and Daniel. Each book's historical, cultural, religious and literary background is thoroughly covered, alongside articles on interpretation history and critical method. Pastors, scholars and students will find this a deep resource for their Old Testament studies.

Reference volumes in the IVP Bible Dictionary Series provide in-depth treatment of biblical and theological topics in an accessible, encyclopedia format, including cross-sectional themes, methods of interpretation, significant historical or cultural background, and each Old and New Testament book as a whole.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IVP Academic
• Release date: May 14, 2013
• ISBN: 9780830895830

Reviews for Dictionary of the Old Testament

[keylawk · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The distinguished InterVarsity staff purport to portray a "broad picture of contemporary scholarship on the Prophets" without trying to resolve contentious issues. The project is joined by scholars from all points on the spectrum. While including Jewish scholarship, they select the "Christian Old Testament", including the reception history of book of Daniel as one of the four "major prophetic books", and the Book of the Twelve. Changes in the parameters of reference work from just decades previously are also reflected. The contributors of the articles express the joy and diversity coming to the fore in this fresh and moving field of interpretation. The work is informed by the most recent archeological discoveries -- including Qumran, Mishnah, Pseudepigrapha, Appropriate cross-referencing is provided, along with detailed Subject and Scripture Indices.