The Christ of the Prophets
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In this thorough introduction to the prophets of ancient Israel, O. Palmer Robertson captures the passion and purpose of their extraordinary writings. He writes, "A new covenant, a new Zion, a new temple, a new messiah, a new relation to the nations of the world-these were the expectations designed to create future hope for the people who would have to endure the trauma of deportation from their land." After examining the origins of prophetism, the prophets' call, and their proclamation and application of law and covenant, Robertson devotes special attention to the biblical-theological significance of the exile and restoration. Viewing those experiences through the lens of several prophets, he draws our focus to the sufferings and glorious restoration of God's people in Christ. The Christ of the Prophets serves as a sequel to The Christ of the Covenants, a work already regarded by many as a classic in the field of biblical theology. The unparalleled outpouring of inspired literature through the prophets came at a period of history that invites comparisons to our own. Their proclamation to their contemporaries and predictions regarding Israel's exile, restoration, and coming Messiah have timeless applications. Students of biblical theology will especially appreciate Robertson's analysis of these prophecies, as well as his solid alternative to liberal and neo-orthodox interpretations today.
Analytical OutlineixIntroduction11The Origin of Prophetism in Israel92Prominent Aspects of Prophetism Related to Its Origin313The Prophet's Call and Commission674Prophets True and False915Covenant and Law in the Proclamation of the Prophets1216Prophetic Application of Law and Covenant1437The Biblical-Theological Setting of Israel's Literary Prophets1898Prophetism prior to the Nation's Exile: The Eighth-Century Prophets2019Prophetism prior to the Nation's Exile: The Seventh-Century Prophets25510Prophetism during the Nation's Exile: Ezekiel28311Prophetism during the Nation's Exile: Daniel31912Prophets of the Restoration35913Prediction in Prophecy40714The Core Event of Israel's Prophetic Movement453Conclusion499Bibliography503Index of Scripture and Ancient Texts519Index of Subjects and Names539
