A rigorous introduction to the prophets from a conservative Christian perspective that tries to make the best sense of the text in context and as it relates to Jesus and the Messiah.

The author explores prophets and prophecy in general, the motifs of prophecy, the power of the prophetic word, along with discussions of each prophetic book.

In explanation, the author places emphasis on the Twelve, addressing their meaning, themes, and motifs in greater detail than he does for Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel.

The author does attempt to find room for premillennial interpretations of OT prophecies through the concept of multiple fulfillments; he still does note and explain, however, fulfillment in context and in Christ's first advent. Sometimes some of the themes and attempts to explain the coherency of the text seems forced.

Nevertheless, on the whole, an excellent introduction, replete with notes. ( )