Teaching Choral Concepts

Review

     Prophets And Prophecies of the Old Testament is a valuable tool for Bible study! It provides a wide array of useful tools to all Bible students. It will prove valuable to all who seek to better understand the times, messages, and callings of the prophets. 

The beginning student will find this book a useful reading guide. Suggestions are given on how to interpret scripture, how to mark important passages, and books that can form a basic library for Old Testament and Bible study. 

The advanced student will find in the book concise treatments of style, textual transmission, authorship problems, theories of Bible critics, historical background, etc. 

The public speaker will find thousands of useful scriptural references assembled and summarized to provide a wealth of new sources and ideas for talks. 

The teacher will find the book organized and designed to help students recognize the facts and themes of greatest importance. Special reading plans group the chapters of Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel according to subjects. Doctrine and history are presented so the teacher can balance the two to meet class needs. 

Features such as the following will make Prophets and Prophecies of the Old Testament a valuable addition to your library:
        * Convenient  thumb-index reference guide. 
        * Concise  outline presentation for each prophet, which includes Prophet's Name, Scriptural Information about the Prophet, Date of Mission, Prophesied to, Contemporary Kings, National Conditions, Outline of the Book, Doctrinal Analysis, Style of the Book, Textual Transmission, Author and Date of Authorship, Bible Criticism, Changes Made in the Inspired Version, and Summary. 
        * Comprehensive  historical chapters  which detail the kings and major events of each historical period. 
        * Listings and analysis of the  major doctrinal themes. 
        * Effective  chapter summaries  which highlight the essential items for learning. 
        * Listing and ordering of all  prophecies about the last days. 
        * Chronological charts  showing the varying datings of Bible scholars. 
        * Chapters and verses outlined  for each of the prophets. 
        * Interpretive comment on many items of doctrinal interest. 
        * Comparisons of the differences between the King James Translation and the Inspired Version prepared by Joseph Smith.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents, vii

List of Maps and Charts, xiii

Changes Made in the Inspired Version of the Bible, xiv

Abbreviations for Scriptural Books, xv

Diacritical Markings Used in This Book, xvii

PART ONE, 1

I. THIS BOOK AND HOW TO USE IT, 3
The Purposes of This Book, 3
This Book Contains Useful Material for Study on Three Levels, 4
Explanation of the Materials Presented About Each Prophet, 7
How to Use the Book, 10
Summary, 12

II. HOW TO STUDY AND INTERPRET SCRIPTURE, 15
Proper Tools Are Needed for Bible Study, 15
A Recommended Basic Library for Studying the Old Testament Prophets, 18
Some Suggestions for Bible Study, 19
Some Suggestions for Marking the Scriptures, 23
Some Suggestions on the Interpretation of Scripture, 29
Summary, 34

III. AIDS FOR UNDERSTANDING BIBLE HISTORY AND CHRONOLOGY, 36
The Historical Background of the House of Israel, 37
A Simplified Diagram of Old Testament History, 42

An Analysis of the Books of Kings and Chronicles from the Death of Solomon to the
Fall of Judah, 43

Chronological List of the Kings of Judah and Israel and the Approximate Dates and
Periods of Their Reigns, 71
Summary, 74

IV. SIX MAJOR DOCTRINES OF THE OLD TESTAMENT PROPHETS, 75
The Nature of God and Godhead, 76
God's Communication With Man, 80
The Nature of Sin, 83
The Nature of Man's Agency and God's Judgment, 88
Counsel for Righteous Living, 91
The Events of the Last Days, 115
Summary, 168

PART II

V. HISTORICAL SUMMARY: ASSYRIA AND THE FALL OF ISRAEL, 173
Kings of Assyria, 173
Kings of Israel, 177
Kings of Judah, 181
Summary, 185

VI. THE EARLY PROPHETSAND THIER MESSAGES, 187
Doctrinal Analysis, 224
Summary, 225

VII. JONAH, 247
Information About Jonah and His Times, 247
Outline of the Book, 250
Doctrinal Analysis, 251
Critical Information About the Book of Jonah, 252
Summary, 256

VIII. AMOS, 257
Information About Amos and His Times, 257
Outline of the Book, 260
Doctrinal Analysis, 263
Critical Information About the Book of Amos, 267
Summary, 268

X. MICAH, 282
Information About Micah and His Times, 282
Outline of the Book, 284
Doctrinal Analysis, 285
Critical Information About the Book of Micah, 293
Summary, 295

XI. ISAIAH, 297
Information About Isaiah and His Times, 207
Notes on the Study and Interpretation of the Book of Isaiah, 301
Periods of Prophetic Fulfillment, 303
The Book of Isaiah Divided, By Chapter, Into the our Periods of Prophetic Fulfillment,303

Section I--Chapters of Isaiah Pertaining to the First Period of Prophetic Fulfillment:
The Fall of Israel to Assyria, 307
Doctrinal Analysis of Isaiah, Section I, 315
Summary of Isaiah, Section I, 319

Section II--Chapters of Isaiah Pertaining to the Second Period of Prophetic Fulfillment:
The Fall of udah, the Babylonian Captivity, and The Return from Exile, 320
Doctrinal Analysis of Isaiah, Section II, 328
Summary of Isaiah, Section II, 336

Section III--Chapters of Isaiah Pertaining to the Third Period of Prophetic Fulfillment:
The Ministry of Christ in the Meridian of Time, 337
Doctrinal Analysis of Isaiah, Section III, 344
Summary of Isaiah, Section III, 345

Section IV--Chapters of Isaiah Pertaining to the Fourth Period of Prophetic Fulfillment:
The Last Days, 347
Doctrinal Analysis of Isaiah, Section IV, 365
Summary of Isaiah, Section IV, 373
Critical Information About the Book of Isaiah, 374
Notes on the Literary Problem of Isaiah and Its Importance to Latter-day Saints, 377
Summary of the Book of Isaiah, 399

PART III, 401

XII. HISTORICAL SUMMARY: THE RISE OF BABYLONIA AND THE FALL OF JUDAH, 403
The Rise of Babylonia as a World Power, 403
Kings of Babylonia, 404
The Fall of Judah, 405
Kings of Judah, 406
Summary, 410

XIII. ZEPHANIAH, 412
Information About Zephaniah and His Times, 412
Outline of the Book, 415
Doctrinal Analysis, 417
Critical Information About the Book of Zephaniah, 419
Summary, 419

XIV. NAHUM, 421
Information About Nahum and His Times, 421
Outline of the Book, 421
Doctrinal Analysis, 423
Critical Information About the Book of Nahum, 423
Summary, 424

XV. OBADIAH, 425
Information About Obadiah and His Times, 425
Outline of the Book, 426
Doctrinal Analysis, 427
Critical Information About the Book of Obadiah, 427
Summary, 428

XVI. HABAKKUK, 429
Information About Habakkuk and His Times, 429
Outline of the Book, 429
Doctrinal Analysis, 431
Critical Information About the Book of Habakkuk, 432
Summary, 432

XVII. JEREMIAH, 434
Information About Jeremiah and His times, 434
Notes on the Study and Interpretation of the Book of Jeremiah, 440
Finding List of the Chapters of Jeremiah, 441

Section I--Chapters of Jeremiah Pertaining to the Reign of Kings Josiah and Johoahaz, 442

Section II--Chapters of Jeremiah Pertaining to the reign of King Jehoiakim, 449

Section III--Chapters of Jeremiah Pertaining to the reign of King Zedekiah, 452

Section IV--Chapters of Jeremiah Pertaining to the Final Period of the Prophet's Life, 457

Section V--Chapters of Jeremiah Pertaining to the Last Days, 459

Doctrinal Analysis, 462
Critical Information About the Book of Jeremiah, 473
Summary, 479

XVIII. LAMENTATIONS, 480
Historical Background, 480
Outline of the Book, 480
Doctrinal Analysis, 481
Critical Information About the Book of Lamentations, 483
Summary, 484

PART IV, 485

XIX. HISTORICAL SUMMARY: THE FALL OF BABYLONIA, THE RISE OF MEDIA AND PERSIA AND THE BABYLONIAN EXILE OF THE JEWS, 487
The Decline and Fall of Babylonia, 487
The Rise and Fall of Media, 490
The Rise of Persia, 492
Judah During the Babylonian Captivity, 493
Summary, 494

XX. DANIEL, 496
Information About Daniel and His Times, 496
Outline of the Book, 499
Doctrinal Analysis, 521
Critical Information About the Book of Daniel, 524
Summary, 526

XXI. EZEKIEL, 528
Information About Ezekiel and His Times, 528
Outline of the Book, 530
Doctrinal Analysis, 554
Critical Information About the Book of Ezekiel, 562
Summary, 564

PART V, 567

XXII. HISTORICAL SUMMARY: PERSIA AND JUAH FOLLOWING THE BABYLONIAN CAPTIVITY, 569
Persia, 569
Judah, Following the Babylonian Captivity, 571
Summary, 573

XXIII. EZRA, 574
Historical Background, 574
Outline of the Book, 574
Doctrinal Analysis, 576
Critical Information About the Book of Ezra, 577
Summary, 578

XXIV. ESTHER, 579
Historical Background, 579
Outline of the Book, 579
Examples for Living, 581
Critical Information About the Book of Esther, 582
Summary, 582

XXV. NEHEMIAH, 583
Historical Background, 583
Outline of the Book, 583
Doctrinal Analysis, 586
Critical Information About the Book of Nehemiah, 588
Summary, 590

XXVI. HAGGAI, 592
Information About Haggai and His Times, 592
Outline of the Book, 596
Doctrinal Analysis, 596
Critical Information About the Book of Haggai, 597
Summary, 597

XXVII. ZECHARIAH, 598
Information About Zechariah and His Times, 598
Outline of the Book, 600
Doctrinal Analysis, 608
Critical Information About the Book of Zechariah, 610
Summary, 612

XXVIII. MALACHI, 613
Information About Malachi and His Times, 613
Outline of the Book, 614
Doctrinal Analysis, 619
Critical Information About the Book of Malachi, 621
Summary, 622

XXIX. JOEL, 623
Information About Joel and His Times, 623
Outline of the Book, 623
Doctrinal Analysis, 629
Critical Information About the Book of Joel, 629
Summary, 631

INDEX, 633

LIST OF MAPS AND CHARTS
A Simplified Diagram of Old Testament History, 42

An Analysis of the Books of Kings and Chronicles From the Death of Solomon to the
Fall of Judah, 43
Beginning of the Divided Kingdom, 43
Elijah the Prophet, 51
Elisha the Prophet, 55
End of the Northern Kingdom, 67
Isaiah the Prophet, 68
The Fall of Jerusalem, 70

Chronological List of the Kings of Judah and Israel and the Approximate Dates and
Periods of Their Reign, 71

CHANGES MADE IN THE INSPIRED VERSION OF THE BIBLE
1. 1st Kings, 241
2. 2nd Kings, 242
3. 2nd Chronicles, 243
4. Jonah, 256
5. Amos, 268
6. Hosea, 280
7. Isaiah, 380
8. Nahum, 424
9. Jeremiah, 475
10. Daniel, 526
11. Ezekiel, 563
12. Nehemiah, 588
13. Zechariah, 611
14. Joel, 630

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