“Prophecy speaks to the heart as much as the head. If we think that by objectifying and exegeting every aspect of prophecy we can grasp the intent, we will have ignored one of the most important features of prophecy.” (Sandy, p.31)
Prophecy is not the easiest genre of Scripture to read or understand. Much of what is at stake in studying the prophetic passages of Scripture is history, and without a strong understanding of biblical history, these passages tend to blend and meld together, making the books of prophecy, sadly, some of the most avoidable in Scripture. D. Brent Sandy has provided a fantastic and even amusing read, however, in his book, Plowshares & Pruning Hooks, one that not only teaches the importance of recognizing the placement
Prophecy is not the easiest genre of Scripture to read or understand. Much of what is at stake in studying the prophetic passages of Scripture is history, and without a strong understanding of biblical history, these passages tend to blend and meld together, making the books of prophecy, sadly, some of the most avoidable in Scripture. D. Brent Sandy has provided a fantastic and even amusing read, however, in his book, Plowshares & Pruning Hooks, one that not only teaches the importance of recognizing the placement