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The Lion Has Roared - Theological Themes in the Prophetic Literature of the Old Testament (Paperback)
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The Lion Has Roared - Theological Themes in the Prophetic Literature of the Old Testament (Paperback)
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Synopsis: Throughout ages the prophetic literature of the Old
Testament has always fascinated its readers. Up to our modern
times, the bold prophetic message of doom and salvation continually
triggers our imagination. At the same time, the books of the
prophets confront us with many questions as to their aim and
theological content, challenging us to translate their message in
our own actual context. The Lion Has Roared--an image used by the
prophets themselves--was written to meet the need for a better
understanding of the prophets. By taking into account recent trends
in current scholarship on the prophetic literature in the Old
Testament, this book explores the core theological message of each
individual prophetic book, including the book of Daniel. This is
done by viewing each book both from a historical and literary
perspective. A selected bibliography on each prophetic book is also
provided to guide the interested reader to further reading. This
unique volume was written by sixteen Old Testament scholars from
Africa, America, Asia, and Europe for use by students of theology
and religious studies, pastors and preachers, and interested lay
readers. Endorsements: "This book provides a valuable introduction
to the Old Testament Writing Prophets. It focuses on the rich
variety of theological themes found in these books. The various
contributors from different countries each value the prophetic
message as part of God's salvation history, which found its
culmination in the coming of Christ. I will certainly recommend
this book to my students." --Hetty Lalleman, Spurgeon's College
"Peels's and Snyman's winsome book on the prophets' timely themes
of grace and mercy in the context of divine wrath and judgment is a
welcome addition to the Old Testament teacher's toolkit. The
introduction to the nature of Old Testament prophecy clearly sets
the stage for the essays by gifted and experienced scholars on the
individual prophets. Treating Daniel under the theme of God's
veiled presence provides a sober finishing touch for hearing the
prophets today." --Arie C. Leder, Calvin Theological Seminary "With
a canonical approach taken, emphasis is put on understanding
Scripture as a whole, which makes this book suitable not only for
Old Testament scholars, but for scholars of the whole Scripture. I
found this book very informative and enhancing, and I would surely
recommend it to students, pastors, and scholars of the Old
Testament." --Chris van der Walt, North-West University Editor
Biography: Hendrik G. L. (Eric) Peels is Professor of Old Testament
Studies at the Theological University of the Christian Reformed
Churches in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands. He is author of The
Vengeance of God (1995), Shadow Sides (2003) and coeditor of Psalms
and Prayers (2007). He published several studies in Dutch on the
image of God and the theme of violence in the Old Testament. He is
currently preparing a commentary on the book of Jeremiah. S. D.
Snyman is Professor of Old Testament Studies at the Faculty of
Theology at the University of the Free State in South Africa. He
wrote a doctoral dissertation on the book of Malachi (1985) and
authored or coauthored several other publications in the field of
the Old Testament, especially on the Book of the Twelve and the
Psalms, both in South Africa and in Europe. He is currently writing
a commentary on the book of Malachi.
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