Understanding the Old Testament Prophets

Carol J. Dempsey

Some of the Old Testament''s most powerful language and vision comes from Israel''s great prophets. Prophetic texts present timeless challenges to men and women down through the ages. They continue to evoke powerful responses from contemporary readers...

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Opening Credits

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About the Author

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Topic 1: Introduction

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Topic 2: The Historical and Social World of Israel's Prophets

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Topic 3: Becoming Acquainted with Israel's Major Prophets

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Topic 4: Becoming Acquainted with Israel's Minor Prophets

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Topic 5: Making Sense of the Vocation of Israel's Prophets

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Topic 6: Experience and Mission of Israel's Prophets

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Topic 7: Exploring Metaphor, Imagination, Symbolism, and Symbolic Actions in the Prophets

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Topic 8: The Grandeur of God

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Topic 9: The Use of Violence and Prophetic Literature

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Topic 10: The Laments of Jeremiah

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Topic 11: The Servant's Songs of Isaiah

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Topic 12: The Reign of God and Isaiah

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Topic 13: Creation Imagery in the Prophets

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Topic 14: The Prophetic Voice Exposing Israel's Transgressions and Injustices

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Topic 15: Penitence and Israel's Prophets

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Topic 16: Revisioning Worship

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Topic 17: A Prophetic Vision of a New Heavens and a New Earth

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Topic 18: Encountering Jesus in the Context of the Prophetic Tradition

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Ending Credits

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