Hezekiah was one of those kings of Judah that really sticks out in the biblical record. And he sticks out in a good way. The author of Kings, the Chronicler, and the prophecies of Isaiah contain quite a bit of information on king Hezekiah. His story, reign, and literary references are not just coincidental or… Continue reading Hezekiah: A Second David with “Messianic Dimensions” (Arnold)
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The Brute Historical Facts of the OT?(Provan)
Iain Provan's essay, "Hearing the HIstorical Books" in Hearing the Old Testament is an excellent, helpful, and thought-provoking read. I really appreciate it and I highly recommend it. One of the main points Provan makes in this article is that the OT is not just a depository of historical facts. Typically we think of history as… Continue reading The Brute Historical Facts of the OT?(Provan)
