{"product_id":"the-message-of-the-twelve-hearing-the-voice-of-the-minor-prophets-paperback","title":"The Message of the Twelve: Hearing the Voice of the Minor Prophets - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAl Fuhr\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGary Yates\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough they ministered for more than three centuries during some of Israel's most tumultuous days, the Minor Prophets remain a mystery to many Christians in the 21st century. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Old Testament scholars Richard Alan Fuhr, Jr. and Gary E. Yates believe that the message of the twelve Minor Prophets is relevant for the church today, and they re-introduce these important books of the Bible to contemporary Christians. Ideal for use as a textbook as well as for personal study, \u003ci\u003eThe Message of the Twelve\u003c\/i\u003e surveys the historical background of each prophetic book, the prophet's message and themes, as well as the book's place in the biblical canon. The authors also provide in-depth exposition of each book--from Hosea's metaphor of Israel's infidelity and Nahum's warnings of foreign judgments, to Haggai's postexilic call and Malachi's vision of future restoration. \u003ci\u003eThe Message of the Twelve \u003c\/i\u003egoes beyond typical biblical surveys to examine the key interpretive issues in each book, including important literary insights from the Hebrew text. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Drawing on the prophets' proclamations to ancient Israel and Judah, the authors emphasize that the church today must heed the call to reject apathy and return to a vibrant relationship with the living God. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard Alan Fuhr Jr.\u003c\/b\u003e is associate professor of biblical studies at Liberty University School of Divinity in Lynchburg, VA. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGary E. Yates\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of Old Testament studies at Liberty University School of Divinity in Lynchburg, VA.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.8 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42169471205511,"sku":"9781433683763","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/b58275a48cb93454d7a5a8bc47f4a195.webp?v=1733341693","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-message-of-the-twelve-hearing-the-voice-of-the-minor-prophets-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}