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The Prophets Andrew T. Abernethy BAKER HANDBOOKS ON THE OLD TESTAMENT David G. Firth, series editor
Many Bible readers struggle with the Prophets. The historic setting, the genres, and the imagery are all unfamiliar. Yet these books are a vital part of Scripture. The Prophets deeply challenge our assumed ways of thinking, confronting us with the seriousness of sin as well as God’s holiness and grace. In The Prophets , Andrew T. Abernethy guides readers through the historical, social, literary, and theological dimensions of each pro- phetic book: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel, and the Minor Prophets. This book is part of the Baker Handbooks on the Old Testament series. This theologically and pastorally rich series is designed for a new generation of readers who want concise and understandable guides to the books of the Old Testament. Neither introductions nor commentaries, each volume provides section-by-section guidance through each book of the Bible to help readers quickly grasp the content and meaning of each passage. Series volumes also include helpful maps, charts, and sidebars. “The Old Testament prophets can seem inaccessible without an understanding of the historical backgrounds, complex theology, warfare and violence, and ancient Hebrew poetry. This readable digest of historical, theological, and literary tools will help to unlock the reading of the prophets as Christian Scripture. Highly recommended.” —Jill Firth, Ridley College, Melbourne “Beautifully presented, with helpful charts and engagement from the global church, this is a resource not to be missed. I am thrilled to recommend it.” —Heath A. Thomas, Oklahoma Baptist University; The Kirby Laing Centre for Public Theology FROM THE SERIES PREFACE Baker Handbooks on the Old Testament provide an overview of each section of the canon of the Old Testament, aiming to provide accessible guidance to each part of the canon. Each volume will be written by a scholar who specializes in that part of the canon. . . . We have aimed to provide an overview level commentary on each book that takes seriously both its original meaning and abiding significance for Christian readers. . . . We recognize that we read the Old Testament not only as an ancient text but also as some - thing that nourishes our discipleship in following Jesus Christ. Our hope is that these four handbooks will thus spark an interest in the content of the Old Testament, guide readers as to its content, and provide suggestions about its abiding significance.
NOVEMBER 2026 • 576 pp. • $52.99c • 9781540960924
Andrew T. Abernethy (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is assistant dean of biblical and theological studies, program director of the MA in biblical exegesis, and professor of Old Testament in Lit - fin Divinity School, Wheaton College. He is also president of the In - stitute for Biblical Research. Abernethy has written or edited more than ten books, including The Book of Isaiah and God’s Kingdom and God’s Messiah in the Old Testament.
ALSO BY THE AUTHOR GOD’S MESSIAH IN THE OLD TESTAMENT 304 pp. • $32.00p • 9780801099755
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