Daniel and the Twelve Prophets for Everyone

The Book of Daniel begins with the trials of the Judahites in the
aftermath of Jerusalem's destruction by the Babylonians in 587 BC, when
many were forced to live as immigrants in a strange land. It continues with
visions relating to the trials of Judahites back in Jerusalem in a time of
persecution four centuries later, visions that promise them God's
deliverance.



The twelve shorter prophets are situated between the eighth and fifth
centuries and speak both warnings and instructions to God's people. For
instance, Amos's visions warn of Israel's downfall, Jonah speaks to
a wayward generation in Nineveh, and Haggai encourages the people to rebuild
God's temple in Jerusalem. Although these prophets appear at different
times and preach to different audiences, they all have at their core an
understanding of God's overwhelming desire to connect with and reconcile
himself to his people.






Using personal anecdote, a witty and lively style, and drawing on his
considerable theological knowledge, John Goldingay takes us deep into the
unfolding story of the Old Testament.






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