Johann Heinrich Heidegger's Introduction to the OT (Prophetic Books)

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Unfamiliar with the Book of Hosea?

J.H. Heidegger provides a brief summary of its contents! Valuable!

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Hosea: Argument

5. The argument of the book. This Prophet is in the Prophetic class of documents; he represents Israel’s altogether shameful idolatry, first in two types, then also in a simple sermon, and delivers a short and sharp announcement of approaching destruction for the whole kingdom, both of Israel...

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In order to understand Hosea's prophecy, it is helpful to understand something of his historical context.

J.H. Heidegger breaks it down for us...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Hosea: Chronology

6. Chronology. He was a σύγχρονος/contemporary and imitator of Isaiah. The Kings that were Hosea’s contemporaries. Hosea prophesied in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, Hosea 1:1; and so he was σύγχρονος/contemporary of Isaiah, as we have said, and an imitator with respect to his...

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Unfamiliar with the Book of Hosea?

J.H. Heidegger provides an outline for us! Helpful!

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Hosea: Detailed Outline

7. The Parts of the Prophecy are two: I. Prophecies wrapped up in types, whereby both the corruption of the people, and the punishments imminent, and the promises thereupon, are set forth (Hosea 1-3). II. Simple Prophecies concerning the corruption of the Church, the judgments of God, a...

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Get familiar with the Book of Hosea, using this simple outline!

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Hosea: Synoptic Outline

The Prophecies of this book are: I. Typical, Chapters 1-3: in which are: 1. Pericope I, and in it: a. The title, and the type of matrimony: chapter 1. b. Blessings to be bestowed upon the remnants: chapter 2. 2. Pericope II, in which is the type of the Prophet commanded to love an...

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What are the best modern commentaries on the Minor Prophets?

J.H. Heidegger gives us the best of the older. (Hint: Read George Hutcheson!)

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Hosea: Interpreters of the Minor Prophets

HOLY FATHERS: Cyril of Alexandria, Theodoret, Theophylact,[1] Rupertus, Remigius of Auxerre. REFORMED: Calvin, Cocceius, Johannes Crocius,[2] Danæus, Drusius, Fabricius,[3] Gwalther, Œcolampadius. English: Guild, Hutcheson,[4] Livelie,[5] Mayer, Stokes,[6] Stockwood, Trapp. LUTHERAN...

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What are the best modern commentaries on Hosea?

J.H. Heidegger gives us the best of the old. (Hint: Get and read Jeremiah Burroughs!)

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Unfamiliar with the Prophecy of Joel?

Join us as we begin J.H. Heidegger's introductory study of this precious book...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Joel: Chapter Summary

Joel denotes one undertaking. His ancestry. He was a Prophet of Judah, 1. The occasion of this Prophecy, the drought of the land. The Argument of the Prophecy, 2. The time of the Prophecy, and of the age of the Prophet. He was a σύγχρονος/ contemporary of Jeremiah, 3. The parts are: I. A...

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Get familiar with the Book of Joel!

Not much is known about the Prophet Joel...

...but what is known J.H. Heidegger shares with us.

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What is the Book of Joel about?

J.H. Heidegger summarizes its contents in just a few sentences! Helpful!

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Joel: Occasion and Argument

2. The occasion of this Prophecy, the drought of the land. The Argument of the Prophecy. The occasion for the writing of this prophecy was furnished to Joel by imminent drought, and by an abiding famine in the land, of which the sent insects gave the first indication. Therefore, thus the...

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J.H. Heidegger's "Handbook of the New Testament" is now in print!

Johann Heinrich Heidegger (1633-1698) was a Swiss Reformed theologian and educator, colleague of the great Francis Turretin.

Handbook of the New Testament

Johann Heinrich Heidegger (1633-1698) was a Swiss Reformed theologian and educator, colleague of the great Francis Turretin. He served as Professor of Theology at Steinfurt (1659-1665), and then at Zurich (1667-1698). Why undertake a translation of Heidegger’s Handbook of the Bible? Three...

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When did the Prophet Joel live and write? This is one of the most difficult questions in the study of his Prophecy?

J.H. Heidegger explores the options...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Joel: Chronology

3. The time of the Prophecy, and of the age of the Prophet. He was a σύγχρονος/contemporary of Jeremiah. The time of the publication of this Prophecy and of the age of the Prophet is not altogether clear. That he was a σύγχρονον/contemporary of Isaiah and Hosea, Jerome and others assert...

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Let's get familiar with the Book of Joel!

J.H. Heidegger provides us with a helpful outline...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Joel: Detailed Outline

4. The parts are: I. A description of the threatening famine and drought of the land, as heralding the day of the Lord (Joel 1:1-2:17). II. Corporal and spiritual promises made to believers (Joel 2:18-32). III. A denunciation of judgment against the nations (Joel 3). A Synoptic Table of...

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Let's get familiar with the Book of Joel!

J.H. Heidegger gives us a brief and memorable outline!

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Joel: Synoptic Outline

The Parts of the Prophecy are three: I. Description of the famine, Chapters 1:1-2:17. 1. A magnification of the evil, and an invitation to prayer: chapter 1. 2. The mystery of the famine: chapter 2:1-17. II. Evangelical promises, Chapter 2:18-32. III. Judgment of God against the nations...

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What are the best modern commentaries on the Book of Joel? (Ray's Dillard's work is fantastic.)

J.H. Heidegger gives us the best of the older...

[Hint: Read Edward Topsell and George Hutcheson]

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Joel: Interpreters

HOLY FATHERS: Ruffinus. REFORMED: Danæus, Grynæus, Leusden,[1] Müller, Œcolampadius, Pareus, Ursinus, Scheurmann. English: Edmund Bunny,[2] Edward Topsell.[3] LUTHERAN: Gesner, Hoë,[4] Luther, Tarnovius, Pflacher. ROMAN CATHOLIC: Victorinus. Let the Interpreters of the Books of the Old...

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For the first time in English...

J.H. Heidegger's introductory study of the Book of Joel is now available in its entirety! free and online!

Old Testament Survey | Class Page

This course is a survey of the entire Old Testament, but with an abiding focus upon the presence and promise of the Messiah. Let's get ready for the Study.

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Not as familiar with the Book of Amos as you should be? Let's remedy that!

J.H. Heidegger whets our appetite for his introductory study, including a brief outline of Amos.

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Amos: Chapter Summary

The author is עָמוֹס/Amos, a herdman of Tekoa. He was a Prophet of Israel. The tradition concernin his death, 1. The argument of the Prophecy, 2. The time of the Prophet elicited from Amos 1:1. When did the earthquake happen? By that as a sign the Prophecy was confirmed, 3. The Parts of...

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Who was the Prophet Amos?

J.H. Heidegger gathers the testimony of Scripture and history!

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Amos: Author

1. The author is עָמוֹס/Amos, an herdman of Tekoa. He was a Prophet of Israel. The tradition concerning his death. The author of this Prophecy was עָמוֹס/Amos,[1] whether it denotes קטיע לשון, ψελλὸν, inarticulate, whence the Jews make a fable that this Prophet was of an impeded tongue: or...

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What is the Book of Amos about?

J.H. Heidegger provides a brief and memorable summary!

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Amos: Argument

2. The argument of the Prophecy. Now, Amos was trained in no liberal arts, yet with elegant, pointed, and concise eloquence he threatens the destruction of the Kingdom and Priesthood in the ten tribes and in the tribe of Judah, with their exceedingly grievous sins recalled, idolatry...

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In your Bible reading, do you have trouble understanding the OT Prophets?

A knowledge of historical context helps immensely!

J.H. Heidegger introduces us to Amos' times...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Amos: Chronology

3. The time of the Prophet elicited from Amos 1:1. When did the earthquake happen? By that as a sign the Prophecy was confirmed. Amos saw his words concerning Israelבִּימֵ֣י׀ עֻזִּיָּ֣ה מֶֽלֶךְ־יְהוּדָ֗ה וּבִימֵ֞י יָרָבְעָ֤ם בֶּן־יוֹאָשׁ֙ מֶ֣לֶךְ יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל שְׁנָתַ֖יִם לִפְנֵ֥י הָרָֽעַשׁ׃, in...

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Let's get familiar with the Book of Amos!

J.H. Heidegger provides us with a helpful outline!

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Amos: Detailed Outline

4. The Parts of the Prophecy are three: I. Denunciation of the judgments of God against six nation, Syria, Philistia, Tyre, Edom, Ammon, and Moab (Amos 1:1-2:3). II. Denunciation of the judgments of God against the tribe of Judah and the ten tribes of Israel (Amos 2:4-9:10). III. An...

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Don't miss the forest for the trees...

J.H. Heidegger gives us a brief and memorable outline of the Book of Amos! Valuable!

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Amos: Synoptic Outline

The Parts of the Prophecy are three: I. The judgments of God against the nations, Chapters 1:1-2:3. 1. Against the Syrians, Philistines, etc.: chapter 1. 2. Against the Moabites: chapter 2:1-3. II. The judgment of God against Judah and Israel, Chapters 2:4-9:10: in which are: 1. A...

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What are the best modern commentaries on the Book of Amos?

J.H. Heidegger gives us the best of the old...

(Although not listed, old George Hutcheson is fantastic on all the Minor Prophets!)

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Amos: Interpreters

HOLY FATHERS: Ruffinus. REFORMED: Danæus, Drusius, Mercerus, Œcolampadius, Pareus. English: Benefield,[1] Hall.[2] LUTHERAN: Brentius, Gerhard,[3] Luther, Selnecker.[4] ROMAN CATHOLIC: None separately. Let the Interpreters of the Books of the Old Testament, and of the Twelve Minor Prophets...

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Let's study the Book of Obadiah together!

J.H. Heidegger treats us to a preview!

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Obadiah: Chapter Summary

The author of the Prophecy is עֹבַדְיָה/Obadiah, the servant of the Lord. Was he a prefect of Ahab, an Idumean Proselyte? The traditions of the Jews concerning this are uncertain, 1. Edom, to whom the Prophecy is directed, who was he? The Argument of the Prophecy, 2. There are two parts...

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What do we know about the Prophet Obadiah?

J.H. Heidegger gathers up the threads for us...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Obadiah: Author

1. The author of the Prophecy is עֹבַדְיָה/Obadiah, the servant of the Lord. Was he a prefect of Ahab, an Idumean Proselyte? The traditions of the Jews concerning this are uncertain. Who the author of this Prophecy, עֹבַדְיָה/Obadiah, or Abdias, which denotes the servant, or worshipper, of...

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From ancient times, the Jews called the Romans, and even Christians, Edomites. What is this about?

J.H. Heidegger opens the scroll of history, and explains...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Obadiah: Argument

2. Edom, to whom the Prophecy is directed, who was he? The Argument of the Prophecy.Moreover, that Prophecy is directed לֶאֱדוֹם, to Edom, Obadiah 1. By which name the Roman Empire is designated, the Jews insist, because just as the Idumeans of old were, so now the Romans, and indeed the...

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From ancient times, the Jews called the Romans, and even Christians, Edomites. What is this about?

J.H. Heidegger opens the scroll of history, and explains...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Obadiah: Argument

2. Edom, to whom the Prophecy is directed, who was he? The Argument of the Prophecy.Moreover, that Prophecy is directed לֶאֱדוֹם, to Edom, Obadiah 1. By which name the Roman Empire is designated, the Jews insist, because just as the Idumeans of old were, so now the Romans, and indeed the...

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You are translating amazing resources here. This gives a holistic view of covenant-breaking and also "vessels of wrath" made for destruction (Romans 9). Thank you for all you do.

 

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You are translating amazing resources here. This gives a holistic view of covenant-breaking and also "vessels of wrath" made for destruction (Romans 9). Thank you for all you do.

Your comments are so kind and encouraging that I forgot that I was on the internet. Thank you.

 

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The Book of Obadiah is too much neglected!

J.H. Heidegger helps us get acquainted with this brief outline...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Obadiah: Detailed Outline

3. There are two parts: I. The Preface (Obadiah 1). II. The Prophecy, wherein is described both the judgment of God against Edom, and all nations, and also the grace of God towards His elect people (Obadiah 2-21). A Synoptic Table of the book, and its Interpreters, Ancient, Reformed...

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Get familiar with the Book of Obadiah!

J.H. Heidegger gives us a brief and memorable outline of this precious prophecy! Valuable!

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Obadiah: Synoptic Outline

The Parts of the Prophecy are two: I. The Preface, verse 1. II. The Prophecy, and in it: 1. The judgment of God against Edom: verses 2-14. 2. Against all nations: verses 15, 16. 3. The grace of God towards His people: verses 17-21.

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What are the best modern commentaries on the Book of Obadiah?

J.H. Heidegger gives us the best of the older...

[Hint: Read Edward Marbury on Obadiah! You won't be sorry.]

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Obadiah: Interpreters

HOLY FATHERS: None separately. REFORMED: Grynæus, Mercerus, Œcolampadius, Willich.[1] English: Ellis,[2] Marbury,[3] Pilkington, John Rainolds,[4] Anonymous (1562). LUTHERAN: Draconites, Gesner, Selnecker,[5] Ursinus. ROMAN CATHOLIC: Victorinus. Let the Interpreters of the Books of the Old...

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