The fiery throne : the prophets and Old Testament theology / Walther Zimmerli ; edited by K.C. Hanson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Zimmerli, Walther, 1907-1983.

Contributor:

Hanson, K. C. (Kenneth C.)

Series:

Fortress classics in biblical studies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. Prophets--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Bible--Theology.

Bible. Prophets.

Theology.

Physical Description:

xv, 179 pages ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Minneapolis, MN : Fortress Press, [2003]

Summary:

This work brings together some of Zimmerli's most important and interesting work on Old Testament theology and the prophets. He is especially renowned for his works on Ezekiel, Jeremiah, and the prophetic exper-ience. An excellent supplementary textbook for courses in the Old Testament or Bible, it includes additional notes and bibliography for each essay to show how the discussion has continued. In order to make it more helpful for students, each essayhas been supplemented with additional notes and bibliography to show where thediscussion has continued since Gunkel. This will provide an excellentsupplementary textbook for courses in the Old Testament or Bible. Key Features: Provides a fresh perspective on biblical theology Editor's foreword highlights the importance of Zimmerli's work Includes updated notes and bibliographies Indexes of ancient sources and authors

Contents:

Prophetic proclamation and reinterpretation

From prophetic word to prophetic book

The "land" in the prophets

Visionary experience in Jeremiah

The message of the prophet Ezekiel

The word of God in the book of Ezekiel

Form and tradition in the book of Ezekiel

Biblical theology.

Notes:

Collection of essays previously published in various sources.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-167) and indexes.

ISBN:

0800636201

OCLC:

53401336