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Being responsive to God is at the heart of prophecy. But readers of ancient prophecies and apocalyptic literature--including those in the Old Testament--can come away thoroughly perplexed. Are the prophets speaking about their own times, about our present, or about some still-unrealized future? It's common to study prophecy with a focus on the sole question of prediction and fulfillment, either for the sake of apologetics or for understanding the end times, but such an approach can fail to track with the original intent of the authors. John Walton applies his signature method to help us recover the lost world of the prophets. To read these biblical books well, we must understand: the role of the prophet, the nature of prophetic literature, the theological significance of prophecy, and how apocalyptic differs from prophecy. A fresh reading of the Old Testament text in light of the ancient Near Eastern context can open new avenues of awareness. Walton provides a clear, helpful guide to the nature of biblical prophecy and apocalyptic literature that will help readers avoid potential misuse and reclaim the message of the prophets for their lives.

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John H. Walton is professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College and Graduate School. His many books include The Lost World of Genesis One and other titles in the Lost World Series, Old Testament Theology for Christians, and the IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament. Household brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, Hyundai, Toyota, Nationwide Insurance, Coke, Microsoft, IBM, and so many more have trusted Tyler Boss's voice to tell their story. Ever since he was a kid, Tyler has loved listening to sports on the radio. He was always impressed by how the great storytellers could make fuzzy AM radio seem like he was right there watching the game in person. Listening to them inspired him to bring that same passion in the booth to tell your story. Crisp, clean audio and lightning-fast turnaround is what you can expect from Tyler's professional recording studio. He looks forward to telling your story.

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