The Prophetic Literature: An Introduction

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The Prophetic Literature: An Introduction. By David L. Petersen. Louisville, Ky.; London: Westminster John Knox Press, 2002. xii + 248 pp. $29.95 (paper).

David Petersen, professor of Old Testament at Iliff School of Theology and longtime student of ancient Israel's prophets, is eminently qualified to write this introduction. Beginning with a chapter that concisely but carefully defines the character of biblical prophetic literature, Petersen sets forth the issues central to its interpretation, including a helpful presentation of ancient Near Eastern prophecy. The primary audience for this volume, though not explicitly named, is clearly students who are reading or have read the …