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

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What impact is the Book of Habakkuk designed to have upon its readers?

J.H. Heidegger summarizes...

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

3. The scope of the same. Therefore, the scope/goal is to console the pious, anxious over the imminent judgments of God because of the corruption of their age, and the so called passive sins of the people of God, and to terrify the impious.

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In the interpretation of the Minor Prophets, a little knowledge of the historical context helps a lot.

J.H. Heidegger places Habakkuk for us...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Habakkuk: Chronology

4. An account of the time in which he prophesied. Whether he lived in the time of Manasseh or Jehoiakim? At what time Habakkuk discharged the office of teaching, is not sufficiently evident. The Hebrews, following their ancient Chronology, do indeed place him in the times of Manasseh, because...

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For Sabbath reading and study...

Habakkuk is a book for our times! J.H. Heidegger outlines its contents...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Habakkuk: Detailed Outline

5. There are three parts of the Prophecy: I. An announcement of the Babylonian captivity being immediately imminent (Habakkuk 1:1-11). II. A consolation of believers groaning on account of the insolence of the Chaldeans towards the people of God (Habakkuk 1:12-2:20). III. The Prophet’s...

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Not as familiar with Habakkuk as you would like to be?

J.H. Heidegger provides us with a brief and memorable outline! Helpful!

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What are the best modern commentaries on Habakkuk?

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

[Hint: Marbury's commentary is profound and spiritual.]

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Habakkuk: Interpreters

HOLY FATHERS: Theophylact. REFORMED: Danæus, Drusius, Grynæus,[1] Tossanus, Willich, van Til.[2] English: Attersoll, Marbury, Strongs, Anonymous 1646. LUTHERAN: Hafenreffer, Helvicus, Luther, Tarnovius, Johann Cæsarius. ROMAN CATHOLIC: Agelius, Castrius, Victorinus. Let the Interpreters of...

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For the first time in English...

J.H. Heidegger's introduction to the Book of Habakkuk 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 Zephaniah as you would like to be?

J.H. Heidegger previews for us his introductory study to this timely book!

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Zephaniah: Chapter Summary

The author of the Prophecy is צְפַנְיָה/Zephaniah. An account of his name. A connected series of his ancestors, 1. He prophesied in the days of Josiah, a history of whose times is compared with the argument of this Prophecy, 2. The parts of the Prophecy are two: I. A Prophecy concerning...

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Who was Zephaniah?

We don't know much, but what little we have, J.H. Heidegger gives to us.

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In the interpretation of the Minor Prophets, some knowledge of the historical context is invaluable.

J.H. Heidegger helps us to understand the time of Zephaniah...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Zephaniah: Chronology

2. He prophesied in the days of Josiah, a history of whose times is compared with the argument of this Prophecy.Zephaniah prophesied בִּימֵ֛י יֹאשִׁיָּ֥הוּ, in the days of Josiah, Zephaniah 1:1. If his times, which are described in 2 Kings 22, etc., and 2 Chronicles 34, be considered, the...

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Zephaniah's message is timely: Judgment is coming, but God will restore and renew.

J.H. Heidegger outlines this prophecy for us...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Zephaniah: Detailed Outline

3. The parts of the Prophecy are two: I. A Prophecy concerning the sins of the Jewish people, and the judgments threatening both them and other nations (Zephaniah 1:1-3:8). II. Promises made to the Church concerning the Kingdom of Christ (Zephaniah 3:9-20). A Synoptic Table of the book...

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Not as familiar with Zephaniah as you would like to be?

J.H. Heidegger gives us this brief and memorable outline! Valuable!

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Zephaniah: Synoptic Outline

The Parts of the Prophecy are:I. The sins and punishments of the people, Chapters 1:1-3:8: in which is: 1. A denunciation of general judgment: chapter 1:1-3. 2. Of particular judgment against: a. The Jews, against whom, α. Destruction is denounced: chapter 1:4-18 β...

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What are the best modern commentaries on Zephaniah?

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

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Zephaniah: Interpreters

HOLY FATHERS: None separately.REFORMED: Bucer, Danæus, Drusius, Larenus, van Hoeke. English: Porder.LUTHERAN: Luther, Selnecker.ROMAN CATHOLIC: None separately.Let the Interpreters of the Books of the Old Testament, and of the Twelve Minor Prophets, be added.

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Not as familiar with Zephaniah as you would like to be?

J.H. Heidegger's introduction to Zephaniah 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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Christian, ever feel like your priorities are out of order? Haggai has a word from the Lord for us.

J.H. Heidegger previews his introductory study of this book for us...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Haggai: Chapter Summary

The author is חַגַּי/Haggai, which signifies festal. He was a Prophet of great Spirit, 1. The occasion of the Prophecy was the intermitted building of the Jerusalem Temple, permitted again by Darius. The Argument of the Prophecy, 2. An account of the time in which he prophecied, 3. There...

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What do we know about the Prophet Haggai?

Not much; but J.H. Heidegger gathers up the threads from Scripture and history...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Haggai: Author

1. The author is חַגַּי/Haggai, which signifies festal. He was a Prophet of great Spirit.The preceding Prophets were before the Babylonian captivity: the following three, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi, prophesied after that. The first is חַגַּי, Haggai or Haggæus, which appears to denote...

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In the days of Haggai, the people were so fixated on the building up of their own houses, that they neglected the Lord's house.

The more things change...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Haggai: Occasion and Argument

2. The occasion of the Prophecy was the intermitted building of the Jerusalem Temple, permitted again by Darius. The Argument of the Prophecy. The occasion of this, and the following Prophecy of Zechariah, was this: Cyrus, with God moving him, had granted to the Jews a return to their native...

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It can be difficult to understand the prophetic work of Haggai without some understanding of his times.

J.H. Heidegger places him for us...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Haggai: Chronology

3. An account of the time in which he prophecied.Haggai prophesied בִּשְׁנַ֤ת שְׁתַּ֙יִם֙ לְדָרְיָ֣וֶשׁ, in the second year of Darius, in which to him the word of the Lord concerning Zerubbabel and Joshua or Jesus the High Priest, came three times, Haggai 1:1; 2:1; 2:20. Which Darius that was...

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J.H. Heidegger outlines for us Haggai's yearning after Christ, the coming of the "Desire of all nations"...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Haggai: Detailed Outline

4. There are four parts: I. The first Vision given to Haggai in the second year, sixth month, and first day of Darius (Haggai 1). II. The second Vision given to the same in the seventh month of the same year, and the twenty-first day (Haggai 2:1-9). III. The third vision seen in the ninth...

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Not as familiar with Haggai as you would like to be?

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

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Haggai: Synoptic Outline

There are four Parts: I. The first Vision, in which neglect of the Temple is reproved, Chapter 1.II. The second Vision, in which Zerubbabel is confirmed in his purpose, Chapter 2:1-9.III. The third Vision, in which those building are animated with the hope of blessing, Chapter 2:10-19.IV...

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What are the best modern commentaries on Haggai?

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

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Haggai: Interpreters

HOLY FATHERS: None separately.OecolampadiusREFORMED: Danæus, Grynæus, Œcolampadius, Willius,[1] Pareus, Hoeke. English: Pilkington, Rainolds, Anonymous 1562.LUTHERAN: Balduin, Draconites, Himmel, Hoë, Melanchthon, Tarnovius, Varenius.[2]ROMAN CATHOLIC: Eckius, Rupertus, Vallius...

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For the first time in English...

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

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The Book of Zechariah is one of the most difficult and mysterious in all of the Bible.

J.H. Heidegger previews for us his introductory study of this precious text...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Zechariah: Chapter Summary

With Haggai is joined זְכַרְיָה/Zechariah, not to be confused with Zechariah, the son of Barachias, or of Jehoiada, 1. The occasion for the Prophecy is the same as that of the Prophecy of Haggai, 2. The argument of the Prophecy, 3. An account of the time in which he prophesied, 4. The Parts...

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Who was the Prophet Zechariah?

J.H. Heidegger distinguishes the Prophet from other Zechariahs appearing in Scripture...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Zechariah: Author

1. With Haggai is joined זְכַרְיָה/Zechariah, not to be confused with Zecharias, the son of Barachias, or of Jehoiada.Both in time, and the argument of the Prophecy, and in the series of the order, with Haggai coheres זְכַרְיָה/Zechariah, which means one remembered of the Lord.[1] He was...

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In the days of Zechariah, the people of God were so busy building their own houses, that they had no time for the house of God.

An ancient lesson for the contemporary situation...

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Zechariah is a book of some difficulty and length. It is easy to lose the forest for the trees.

J.H. Heidegger gives us a brief synopsis of the book! Valuable!

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A knowledge of the times can do much to un-riddle the mysteries of Zechariah!

J.H. Heidegger gives us this brief account...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Zechariah: Chronology

4. An account of the time in which he prophesied.In the same as that of Haggai, the second year of Darius (concerning which in the observations on Haggai), in the eighth month, and so in one month, and a little more, after the building of the Temple begun by Zerubbabel and Joshua, Zechariah...

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Bible Study Gold!

J.H. Heidegger gives us an outline of the mysterious Book of Zechariah!

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Zechariah: Detailed Outline

5. The Parts are five, the same as the number of prophetic visions. I. The first Vision, wherein the Prophet in the name of God urges repentance, and promises the grace of God (Zechariah 1:1-6). II. The second Vision, consisting of nine figures or emblems, whereby the building of the...

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Not as familiar with Zechariah as you would like to be?

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

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Zechariah: Synoptic Outline

The Parts of this Prophecy are five, according to the number of Visions: I. The first Vision, wherein God urges the conversion of the people, Chapter 1:1-6.II. The second Vision, or nine Emblems, whereby the Kingdom of Christ is adumbrated, Chapters 1:7-6:15. See: 1. The Emblem of the...

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What are the best modern commentaries on Zechariah?

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

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Zechariah: Interpreters

HOLY FATHERS: Didymus, Hippolytus.Johann a MarckREFORMED: Danæus, Grynæus, Œcolampadius, Willius, Biermann,[1] Marckius,[2] Hoeke. English: Pemble, Rainolds.LUTHERAN: Balduin, Himmel, Luther, Melanchthon, Regius.ROMAN CATHOLIC: Rupertus, Savonarola.Let the Interpreters of the Books of the...

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For the first time in English...

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

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