<p>The prophets of Israel played an important role in that nation's history. Although there were many prophets who brought the message of God to his people, we have records of only a few. Of these, our knowledge of Jeremiah is probably the most complete. In this commentary, the fourth in the "New International Commentary on the Old Testament" series, John A. Thompson examines the book of Jeremiah with its message urging the people of Israel to be true to their covenant Lord and to live in conformity with his covenant. Thompson begins his study with a look at the role of the prophets in Israel, and Jeremiah's place among them. He then discusses the historical setting of Jeremiah's message. From this background, Thompson moves to an examination of the book of Jeremiah itself, focusing first of all on its structure and composition. He reviews the work of several scholars, in particular Sigmund Mowinckel and John Bright. Next, the author considers some important issues for exegesis, such as the date of Jeremiah's call, the significance of the symbolic actions he used, and the relationship between Jeremiah and Hosea. The last part of the book is devoted to an examination of the text and poetic forms of the book.</p>

The Book of Jeremiah (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament)

Religion & Spirituality

J. A. Thompson

Christian Books & Bibles

Wm.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co.

Deuteronomy (Tyndale Old Testament Commentary Series)

Inter-Varsity Press]

Thousands camped east of the Jordan, ready to cross it, eradicate a decadent culture and establish their own nation. Their remarkable leader Moses, soon to die, stood and spoke to them. He reminded them of their covenant relation to Yahweh their Lord, of Yahweh's mighty acts on their behalf, of the practical differences their loyalty to Yahweh should make. He implored them to be totally devoted to their Sovereign God.The book of Deuteronomy records these speeches. "The sympathetic reader," writes J. A. Thompson, "cannot fail to be challenged by the persistent demands throughout the book that he should acknowledge the complete and sole sovereignty of God in his life. Nor can he fail to be touched by the noble concept of God that underlies the whole book."

TOTC: Deuteronomy (Tyndale Commentaries Series)

Handbook of life in Bible times

Progressivism (BAAS pamphlets in American studies)

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Keele University Press

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