Viewing the Hebrew Prophets through the eyes of their contemporaries yields some surprising results. How will they affect your world view?
Over a period of 150 years from King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon's reign, world rulers made some far reaching imperial decrees in Israel's favour. Israel's God ('Yahweh') was revered throughout the world. Men and women of Israel were given positions of power and authority in the Babylonian and Persian empires, and Yahweh's miracles supporting them gained world-wide renown. A faithful remnant of Israel was restored, and the holy temple rebuilt.
Secular historical works provide insight into these remarkable events.The prophets also foretold them in detail. However, the language of the prophecies concerning these events is so grand and colorful that many of the prophecies have instead questionably been applied by much of Christianity to the end of the world. This book encourages caution in interpreting 'The Prophets', rather than dogmatism, and circumspection in applying them to climactic world events.
Don't be surprised if your respect for the Bible grows while reading this. Reading 'The Prophets' in their historical context will also make you think, as it shakes the foundations of several prophetic scenarios.The question is, will your understanding of Israel's relevance and destiny, the Second Coming, Armageddon, and the Bible itself stand after reading 'The Remnant'?