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

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

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The little Book of Jonah has captivated interpreters for the better part of three millennia.

J.H. Heidegger whets our appetite for his introductory study...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Jonah: Chapter Summary

The author of the Prophecy, יוֹנָה/Jonah. The tradition of the Hebrews, that he was the son of the widow, raised by Elijah, displayed, 1. Nineveh is described. Could it be in that place, in which Mosul is today? 2. The great sins of Nineveh. The Argument of the Prophecy, 3. Jonah was a...

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What do we know about the Prophet Jonah?

J.H. Heidegger gathers up the relics...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Jonah: Author

1. The author of the Prophecy, יוֹנָה/Jonah. The tradition of the Hebrews, that he was the son of the widow, raised by Elijah, displayed. The author of the Prophecy, יוֹנָה/Jonah, which signifies either dove[1] or oppressor,[2] Zephaniah 3:1,[3] was the בֶּן־אֲמִתַּי, son of Amittai, Jonah...

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God called Jonah to preach to Nineveh.

What do we know about this city, the ancient capitol of the Assyrian Empire?

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Jonah: Nineveh

2. Nineveh is described. Could it be in that place, in which Mosul is today? He was sent אֶל־נִֽינְוֵ֛ה הָעִ֥יר הַגְּדוֹלָ֖ה, to Nineveh, that great city, Jonah 1:2. That city was built after Babylon, by Nimrod, that mighty hunter before Jehovah, Genesis 10:9-11. It was the Metropolis of the...

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Jonah hates the Ninevites, and does not want to preach a message that might lead to their repentance. Wait?! What?!!

Not the story from the childrens' books...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Jonah: Argument

3. The great sins of Nineveh. The Argument of the Prophecy. In great cities great sins commonly run riot. Power gives license: examples make custom: custom removes shame: the multitude carries away after the likeness of a rushing river: vanity and sins open the gate wide: finally, truth...

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What are the primary lessons of the Book of Jonah?

J.H. Heidegger gives us a brief summary...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Jonah: Use

4. Jonah was a type of Christ. Use of the book. Jonah bore a type of Christ dying and rising, so that he might grant repentance to the nations, with Christ Himself as witness, Matthew 12:40. His history also depicts for us an argument and picture of the liberation of the sons of God from...

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Who was the King of Assyria when the Ninevites were brought to repentance under the preaching of Jonah?

J.H. Heidegger reconstructs the chronology...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Jonah: Chronology

5. An account of the time in which Jonah lived. He was older than Isaiah and Hosea. The King of Nineveh was not Sardanapalus, but his father, Pul. Out of 2 Kings 14:25, it is able to be gathered, that Jonah lived under Jeroboam II, King of Israel, for whom he appears to have been the author...

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For the first time in English...

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

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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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The Book of Jonah is small, but riveting...

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

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Jonah: Detailed Outline

6. There are two parts: I. The former calling of Jonah to preach at Nineveh, and its lack of success (Jonah 1; 2). II. The latter calling of Jonah, and its better success (Jonah 3; 4). A Synoptic Table of the book, and its Interpreters, Ancient, Reformed, Lutheran, Roman Catholic, Hebrew...

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The Book of Jonah is only four short chapters, but chapter 4 is commonly neglected.

Get familiar with the whole of the Book of Jonah using this brief outline!

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Jonah: Synoptic Outline

The Parts of the Prophecy are two: I. The prior calling of Jonah, Chapters 1; 2, in which is: 1. His calling: chapter 1:1, 2. 2. His lack of success, in which is: a. The flight of Jonah: chapter 1:3. b. The punishment of Jonah fleeing: chapter 1:4-17. c. The prayer of Jonah: chapter...

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

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

[Hint: Hugh Martin is sublime, although too late to be a Puritan.]

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Jonah: Interpreters

HOLY FATHERS: Ephrem, Theophylact. REFORMED: Drusius, Grynæus, Junius,[1] Leusden, Mercerus, Œcolampadius, Willich, Wyss.[2] English: Abbot,[3] Baronis, Hooper,[4] King,[5] Stempænus. LUTHERAN: Artopœus,[6] Brentius, Gerhard, Schnepff, Tarnovius, Ursinus, Phildius. ROMAN CATHOLIC: Acosta...

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For the first time in English...

J.H. Heidegger's introduction to the Book of Jonah 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 very familiar with the Book of Micah?

J.H. Heidegger whets our appetite for his introductory study of this precious book.

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Micah: Chapter Summary

The author, מִיכָה, Micheas or Micah, a Symbolic name. He was not the son of Imlah, but a Morasthite. Moresheth is described. What sort is Micah? 1. The argument of the Prophecy, 2. An account of the time in which he prophesied, 3. It has four parts: I. A denunciation of God’s judgments...

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Who was the Prophet Micah?

J.H. Heidegger gathers the threads from Scripture and history...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Micah: Author

1. The author, מִיכָה, Micheas or Micah, a Symbolic name. He was not the son of Imlah, but a Morasthite. Moresheth is described. What sort is Micah? The author of this Prophecy is מִיכָה, Micheas or Micah, and more fully מִיכָיְהוּ/Michiahu/Micaiah, which name, signifying not humility or...

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J.H. Heidegger summarizes the Book of Micah for us in three sentences! Valuable!

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Micah: Argument

Micah principally declaims עַל־שֹׁמְר֖וֹן וִירֽוּשָׁלִָֽם׃, against Samaria and Jerusalem (Micah 1:1), and so against the tribe of Judah, and the ten tribes of Israel, and threatens them with destruction on account of their incredibly grievous sins. He with special severity rebukes the nobles...

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When did Micah prophesy?

J.H. Heidegger gives us an account of the times...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Micah: Chronology

3. An account of the time in which he prophesied. Moreover, he prophesied בִּימֵ֥י יוֹתָ֛ם אָחָ֥ז יְחִזְקִיָּ֖ה מַלְכֵ֣י יְהוּדָ֑ה, in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, Micah 1:1. Therefore, at the same time as Isaiah, Hosea, and Amos, although he began a little later...

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The Prophecy of Micah is full of Christ! ...our beautiful Jesus...

J.H. Heidegger gives us an outline of the Book.

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Micah: Detailed Outline

4. It has four parts: I. A denunciation of God’s judgments against the tribes of Judah and Israel, and of His grace towards the elect (Micah 1; 2). II. A prophecy concerning the punishment of the people, and of the erection of a better Kingdom (Micah 3:1-4:7). III. A denunciation of...

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Let's get familiar with the Book of Micah!

J.H. Heidegger provides us with a brief and memorable outline of this precious book.

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Micah: Synoptic Outline

The Parts are four: I. God’s judgments towards the Jews, and grace towards the elect, Chapters 1; 2: in which are: 1. The judgments of Judah and Israel denounced: chapter 1. 2. The causes of the judgment: chapter 2:1-11. 3. A promise made to the elect: chapter 2:12, 13. II. The...

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

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

[Hint: Read George Hutcheson on the Minor Prophets! Gold...]

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Micah: Interpreters

HOLY FATHERS: No one separately. REFORMED: Danæus, Œcolampadius. English: Anthony Gilby.[1] LUTHERAN: Brentius, Gerlach,[2] Grawer,[3] Luther, Phrygio, Tarnovius. ROMAN CATHOLIC: Grayerus, Savonarola. Let the Interpreters of the Books of the Old Testament, and of the Twelve Minor Prophets...

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The Book of Nahum is too much neglected!

Let's familiarize ourselves with this precious text!

J.H. Heidegger previews for us his introductory study...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Nahum: Chapter Summary

The author, נַחוּם/Nahum. An account of his name. Why is he called an Elkoshite? 1. The argument of the Prophecy. It contains diplomatic letters to be sent to Sennacherib, 2. The scope of the Prophecy, 3. An account of the time in which he prophesied is sought out, 4. The result of the...

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What do we know about the Prophet Nahum?

Not much...but J.H. Heidegger gathers the threads from Scripture for us...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Nahum: Author

1. The author, נַחוּם/Nahum. An account of his name. Why is he called an Elkoshite? The Author of this Prophecy, נַחוּם/Nahum,[1] which altogether sweet name was placed upon him from consolation, was הָאֶלְקֹשִׁי, the Elkoshite, Nahum 1:1, that is, as Saint Jerome thinks, originating from a...

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Not very familiar with the Book of Nahum?

J.H. Heidegger summarizes this precious book for us in four sentences!

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Nahum: Argument

2. The argument of the Prophecy. It contains diplomatic letters to be sent to Sennacherib. The argument of the book is the מַשָּׂ֖א נִֽינְוֵ֑ה, the burden or sentence of Nineveh, Nahum 1:1, that is, the word of God set forth against Nineveh. More specifically, the Prophet, asserting the most...

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What is Nahum's prophecy designed to achieve?

J.H. Heidegger summarizes for us...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Nahum: Goal of the Prophecy

3. The scope of the Prophecy. It is undoubtedly the scope/goal of the Prophecy, that both the people of God might be consoled, whom, after the ten tribes were deported into Assyria by Shalmaneser, whose capital was Nineveh, his son, Sennacherib, was also going to afflict grievously, as it is...

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When did Nahum prophesy the fall of Nineveh?

J.H. Heidegger weighs the evidence...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Nahum: Chronology

4. An account of the time in which he prophesied is sought out. The time of the prophecy of Nahum is not expressly set forth, and so it is left to be discerned from the Prophecy itself. The Hebrews in Seder Olam, and Abarbanel also, refer it to the times of Manasseh, whom they say was...

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Nahum prophesied the overthrow of the Assyrian Empire.

What happened afterwards?

J.H. Heidegger gives us a sketch...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Nahum: Result of the Prophecy

5. The result of the Prophecy. The Prophecy had its outcome in the destruction both of Sennacherib, and of Nineveh, conquered in about the sixteenth year of Josiah, in the third year of Jeremiah’s prophetic career. For, at that time, as Ussher gathers in his Annals on the Year of the World...

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Nahum's prophecy has immediate relevance, here at the twilight of the Western world.

J.H. Heidegger helps us get familiar with its contents...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Nahum: Detailed Outline

6. It has two parts: I. The judgment of God against Nineveh (Nahum 1; 2). II. Reasons for the destruction of Nineveh (Nahum 3). A Synoptic Table of the book, and its Interpreters, Ancient, Reformed, Lutheran, Roman Catholic. Now, since the Prophecy principally weaves together two things...

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Not very familiar with the Book of Nahum?

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

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What are the best modern commentaries on Nahum?

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

[Hint: Old George Hutcheson is gold on all the Minor Prophets!]

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A storm gathers on the horizon; trouble is coming.

This study of Habakkuk is extraordinarily seasonable...

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Who was Habakkuk?

J.H. Heidegger gathers up the threads of Scripture, history, and tradition...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Habakkuk: Author

1. The author of the book is חֲבַקּוּק/Habakkuk, which denotes one embracing. The traditions concerning him are uncertain. The author of the book is חֲבַקּוּק/Habakkuk. The Greeks read חבקום, and so call him Ἁββακοὺμ/Habbakum. The name itself denotes one embracing,[1] with Jerome also...

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What is the Book of Habakkuk about?

J.H. Heidegger gives us a brief summary...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Habakkuk: Argument

2. The argument of the Prophecy directed against the Jews and Chaldeans. The argument of the Prophecy is a מַשָּׂא/burden, or word of God set forth and pressed against certain ones, Habakkuk 1:1. But those are both the impenitent Jews, and the Chaldeans, who were their lash, and others similar...

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