Discovering Prophecy and Wisdom: The Books of Isaiah, Job, Proverbs, Psalms (Discovering the Living Word, Vol 4)
by Margaret Nutting Ralph
Category: Religion

""Since Isaiah foretold the virgin birth, why didn't everyone recognize Jesus as the Messiah?"" ""Why are the proverbs in the Bible? Aren't they just good secular advice?"" ""Why did God let Satan hurt Job?"" "These are just some of the many questions which thoughtful readers ask and that Discovering Prophecy and Wisdom helps to answer." "With scholarly expertise and the benefit of twenty years teaching experience Dr. Margaret Nutting Ralph presents Discovering Prophecy and Wisdom, Volume 4 of the highly-successful Discovering the Living Word Series. This practical book is easy to understand and may be read either cover-to-cover or topic-by-topic. Questions for review and discussion after each section provoke thoughtful and meaningful dialogue, while maps and charts found throughout the text provide further explanation. A glossary and an index of biblical passages is also included for quick access to understanding. Ralph's style is so clear and concise that any beginner will come away with a solid foundation of the books of Isaiah, Job, Proverbs, and Psalms and a strong desire to read more and learn more." "Discovering Prophecy and Wisdom is an excellent introduction to the methodology and insights of biblical scholarship. This engaging book will certainly provoke insightful dialogue and meaningful discussion for teachers, students, Bible Study Programs, Faith Sharing Groups or anyone asking mature questions about the Old Testament."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved