The Message of the Prophets: A Survey of the Prophetic and Apocalyptic Books of the Old Testament

Great book!It’s so helpful for class!

Part one looks at the big picture of the world of the prophets: it puts them in their historical context and examines the literature & message. Then each prophetic book gets examined that helps you understand it's flow of thought, key themes, and purpose. Also included are pictures, side bars, maps and suggestions for further reading. A very good introduction and overview of this part of the Biblical literature.

This book goes through the prophets message systematically. It gives you outlines of each book. It walks you through the historical context of each book and brings out its overarching message and theme. It walks through some common disputes/issues concerning each book and also provides a clear stance on each issue. Not only that but it provides the connection of each book to the New Testament.

Hay's book is a great survey of the OT prophets. I had to read it for an OT Survey class and write a 7-page review of the book for class. It is well organized and systemically laid out. Each chapter gives background information regarding the historical aspect of the book and the prophet's life and circumstances; a summary of the message; and where indicated, a discussion of different theological viewpoints, issues, and problems. Especially helpful is the first division of the book, where the author discusses how to read the prophets; literary considerations; and the role of the prophets. Lots of colorful sidebars and discussions about people, places, and geography pertaining to the era of the prophets. Pleasant reading as well! I enjoyed this book as a student new to many of the ideas in this book!

The Message of the Prophets provides the reader with a clear understanding of God’s word in the Old Testament. Whether someone is a new believer or has been for a while, this will create a desire for the Old Testament like never before. There is a vast amount of useful information to help the reader interpret the different literary types. Additionally, high-quality images of biblical archaeology associated with the text, provides the reader with vivid details and a visual understanding. The background, historical and geographical information, as well as the exegesis of the text makes this book as useful as an encyclopedia, bible dictionary, and commentary combined for understanding the Old Testament Prophets. What makes this book stand out from among the rest is the consistent dedication to providing a thorough interpretation of the Prophets’ messages.

This book is a great summary of the meaning of the prophetic writings. It has brought more clarity and relevance to my sermons on the prophets.

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Very good. I'm using it for my Hebrew Prophets class. Very informative. I will be keeping this one.