The Messiah in the Old Testament
Published on 8. August 1995
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-310-20030-7 (ISBN)
Description
Old Testament texts that point to the coming of the Messiah are traditionally interpreted either from the viewpoint of their New Testament fulfillment (evangelicalism) or their linguistic and grammatical distinctiveness within the Hebrew Bible (non-conservative). The Messiah in the Old Testament considers another important line of interpretation that has been neglected in building an Old Testament theology. It approaches Israel's concept of the Messiah as a developing theme and shows how a proper grasp of the textual meaning at each stage of Old Testament revelation is necessary for understanding messianic prophecy. Beginning in the Pentateuch and working through the Old Testament to the Minor Prophets, the author delineates texts that are direct messianic prophecies and examines their meaning and development within the flow of God's plan. The reader will gain an understanding of God's process for bringing the Messiah to earth through the nation of Israel, and of his intent to bring the saving knowledge of Christ to the World through them.
More details
Series
Edition
Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Zondervan
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 208 mm
Width: 138 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
222 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-310-20030-7 (9780310200307)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Person
Walter C. Kaiser Jr. (PhD, Brandeis University) is distinguished professor emeritus of Old Testament and president emeritus of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts. Dr. Kaiser has written over 40 books, including Toward an Exegetical Theology: Biblical Exegesis for Preaching and Teaching; The Messiah in the Old Testament; and The Promise-Plan of God; and coauthored An Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics: The Search for Meaning. Dr. Kaiser and his wife, Marge, currently reside at Kerith Farm in Cedar Grove, Wisconsin. Dr. Kaiser's website is www.walterckaiserjr.com.
Content
Contents
Dedication
Preface to the Series
Abbreviations
I. Introduction: The Study of Messianism
A Definitions
B. Starting Points
C. A Proposal
D. The Promise-Plan of God
E. Problems in Messianic Interpretation
II. The Messiah in the Pentateuch
A. The Edenic Prediction
B. The Noahic Prediction
C. The Abrahamic Prediction
D. The Judaic Prediction
E. The Balaamic Prediction
F. The Mosaic Prediction
Appendix: The Messiah in Job
III. The Messiah Before and During the Davidic Monarchy
A. Hannah and the King: God's Anointed One
B. Eli and the Faithful Priest: God's Anointed One
C. Nathan and the Established Dynasty and Kingdom of David
D. David's Dynasty and the Psalms
Appendix: The Messiah in the Wisdom Literature
IV. The Messiah in the Psalms (Part 1)
A. The Conquering King and Enthroned Messiah (Psalms 110 and 2)
B. The Rejection of the Messiah (Psalm 118)
C. The Betrayal of Messiah (Psalms 69 and 109)
V. The Messiah in the Psalms (Part 2)
D. The Death and Resurrection of Messiah (Psalms 22 and 16)
E. The Written Plan and Marriage of Messiah (Psalms 40 and 45)
F. The Triumph of Messiah (Psalms 68 and 72)
VI. The Messiah in the Ninth- and Eighth-Century Prophets
A. The Ninth Century: The Messiah As a Teacher (Joel 2:23)
B. The Eighth Century: The Messiah As the Second David (Hosea 3:4-5)
C. The Eighth Century: The Messiah As the Raised House of David (Amos 9:11-15)
D. The Eighth Century: The Messiah As the Breaker (Micah 2:12-13)
E. The Eighth Century: The Messiah As the Coming Ruler (Micah 5:1-4)
VII. The Messiah in the Eighth-Century Prophets (Isaiah)
A. The Messiah As King
B. The Messiah As Servant
C. The Messiah As Anointed Conqueror
VIII. The Messiah in the Seventh- and Sixth-Century Prophets
A The Messiah in Jeremiah
B. The Messiah in Ezekiel
C. The Messiah in Daniel
IX. The Messiah in the Postexilic Prophets
A. The Messiah in Haggai
B. The Messiah in Zechariah
C. The Messiah in Malachi
X. Conclusion
A. Exegesis, Biblical Theology, and Jesus
B. Continuities and Discontinuities in the Testaments
C. Prediction and Fulfilled Prophecy
Appendix I: Chart of New Testament Fulfillments of Old Testament Messianic Prophecies
Appendix II: Chart of the Progress of the Sixty-Five Direct Predictions of the Messiah in the Promise
Doctrine
Author Index
Subject Index
Scripture Index
Index of Hebrew Words
Dedication
Preface to the Series
Abbreviations
I. Introduction: The Study of Messianism
A Definitions
B. Starting Points
C. A Proposal
D. The Promise-Plan of God
E. Problems in Messianic Interpretation
II. The Messiah in the Pentateuch
A. The Edenic Prediction
B. The Noahic Prediction
C. The Abrahamic Prediction
D. The Judaic Prediction
E. The Balaamic Prediction
F. The Mosaic Prediction
Appendix: The Messiah in Job
III. The Messiah Before and During the Davidic Monarchy
A. Hannah and the King: God's Anointed One
B. Eli and the Faithful Priest: God's Anointed One
C. Nathan and the Established Dynasty and Kingdom of David
D. David's Dynasty and the Psalms
Appendix: The Messiah in the Wisdom Literature
IV. The Messiah in the Psalms (Part 1)
A. The Conquering King and Enthroned Messiah (Psalms 110 and 2)
B. The Rejection of the Messiah (Psalm 118)
C. The Betrayal of Messiah (Psalms 69 and 109)
V. The Messiah in the Psalms (Part 2)
D. The Death and Resurrection of Messiah (Psalms 22 and 16)
E. The Written Plan and Marriage of Messiah (Psalms 40 and 45)
F. The Triumph of Messiah (Psalms 68 and 72)
VI. The Messiah in the Ninth- and Eighth-Century Prophets
A. The Ninth Century: The Messiah As a Teacher (Joel 2:23)
B. The Eighth Century: The Messiah As the Second David (Hosea 3:4-5)
C. The Eighth Century: The Messiah As the Raised House of David (Amos 9:11-15)
D. The Eighth Century: The Messiah As the Breaker (Micah 2:12-13)
E. The Eighth Century: The Messiah As the Coming Ruler (Micah 5:1-4)
VII. The Messiah in the Eighth-Century Prophets (Isaiah)
A. The Messiah As King
B. The Messiah As Servant
C. The Messiah As Anointed Conqueror
VIII. The Messiah in the Seventh- and Sixth-Century Prophets
A The Messiah in Jeremiah
B. The Messiah in Ezekiel
C. The Messiah in Daniel
IX. The Messiah in the Postexilic Prophets
A. The Messiah in Haggai
B. The Messiah in Zechariah
C. The Messiah in Malachi
X. Conclusion
A. Exegesis, Biblical Theology, and Jesus
B. Continuities and Discontinuities in the Testaments
C. Prediction and Fulfilled Prophecy
Appendix I: Chart of New Testament Fulfillments of Old Testament Messianic Prophecies
Appendix II: Chart of the Progress of the Sixty-Five Direct Predictions of the Messiah in the Promise
Doctrine
Author Index
Subject Index
Scripture Index
Index of Hebrew Words