1. Chapter 1
Prophets and Prophecy

2. Introduction Role of Prophetic Books in Scripture Sharp criticism
Unyielding hope
God’s revelation through the Prophets
Prophets’ ministry to the people

3. Prophetic Books of the OT
Major Prophets
Isaiah
Jeremiah
Lamentations
Ezekiel
Minor Prophets
Hosea
Joel
Amos
Obadiah

4. Prophetic Books of the OT
Minor Prophets (cont.)
Jonah
Micah
Nahum
Habakkuk
Zephaniah
Haggai
Zechariah
Malachi

5. Prophetic Books of the OT
Two Special Cases
Daniel
Apocalyptic
Writings
Lamentations
Association with Jeremiah
Hebrew Canonical Categorizations

6. History of Prophecy in the OT
Pentateuch
Moses and Aaron
Historical Books
Samuel
Nathan
Elijah/Elisha

7. Terminology Nabi’ Seer Man of God Occurrences 1 Samuel 9:8–10
Amos 7:12
1 Samuel 9:8
Nehemiah 12:24, 36

8. False Prophecy Differences with prophets in ANE Deuteronomy 18:9–22
Court Prophets
Elijah’s encounters
Jeremiah’s encounters

9. Authorship and Composition
Vague references to authorship
Anthologies
Modern critical theories of authorship
Historical context
Determinations of date
Skepticism and anti-supernaturalism
Case in Point: Isaiah

10. Authorship and Composition
Recent views of authorship
Recognition of unifying factors
Nonevangelical move toward centrist view
Evangelical reevaluation of theories of authorship
Acceptance of editorial activity

11. Contemporary Relevance
New Testament connections
God’s nature and character
Ethical considerations for God’s people
Comfort and hope
for sufferers

12. Chapter 1
Prophets and Prophecy