How to Understand the Book of Jeremiah
by Duane S. Crowther
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Review

     Prophets And Prophecies of the Old Testament is a valuable tool for Bible study!  It provides a wide array of useful tools to all Bible students. It will prove valuable to all who seek to understand better the times, messages, and callings of the prophets.
     The beginning student will find this book a useful reading guide. Suggestions are given on how to interpret scripture, how to mark important passages, and books that can form a basic library for Old Testament and Bible study.
     The advanced student will find in the book concise treatments of style, textual transmission, authorship problems, theories of Bible critics, historical background, etc.
     The public speaker will find thousands of useful scriptural references assembled and summarized to provide a wealth of new sources and ideas for talks.
     The teacher will find the book organized and designed to help students recognize the facts and themes of greatest importance. Special reading plans group the chapters of Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel according to their chronological orders. Doctrine and history are presented so the teacher can balance the two to meet class needs.

     Features such as the following will make Prophets and Prophecies of the Old Testament a valuable addition to your library:

     * Convenient thumb-index reference guide.

     * Concise outline presentation for each prophet, which includes Prophet's Name, Scriptural Information about the Prophet, Date of Mission, Prophesied to, Contemporary Kings, National Conditions, Outline of the Book, Doctrinal Analysis, Style of the Book, Textual Transmission, Author and Date of Authorship, Bible Criticism, Changes Made in the Inspired Version, and Summary.

     * Comprehensive historical chapters which detail the kings and major events of each historical period.

     * Listings and analysis of the major doctrinal themes.

     * Effective chapter summaries which highlight the essential items for learning.

     *Listing and ordering of all prophecies about the last days.

     *Chronological charts showing the  varying datings of Bible scholars.

     *Chapter and verse outlined for each of the prophets.

     * Interpretive comment on many items of doctrinal interest.

     *Comparisons of the differences between the King James Translation and the Inspired Version prepared by Joseph Smith.

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS, vii
LIST OF MAPS AND CHARTS, xiii
CHANGES MADE IN THE INSPIRED VERSION OF THE BIBLE, xiv
ABBREVIATIONS FOR SCRIPTURAL BOOKS, xv
DIACRITICAL MARKINGS USED IN THIS BOOK, xvii

                                                         PART I

I. THIS BOOK AND HOW TO USE IT, 3
  The Purposes of This Book, 3
  This Book Contains Useful Material for Study on Three Levels, 4
  Explanation of the Materials Presented About Each Prophet, 7
  How to Use the Book, 10
  Summary, 12

II. HOW TO STUDY AND INTERPRET SCRIPTURE, 15
  Proper Tools Are Needed for Bible Study, 15
  A Recommended Basic Library for Studying the Old Testament Prophets, 18
  Some Suggestions for Bible Study, 19
  Some Suggestions for Marking the Scriptures, 23
  Some Suggestions on the Interpretation of Scripture, 29
  Summary, 34

III. AIDS FOR UNDERSTANDING BIBLE HISTORY AND CHRONOLOGY, 36
  The Historical Background of the House of Israel, 37
  A Simplified Diagram of Old Testament History, 42
  An Analysis of the Books of Kings and Chronicles from the Death of Solomon to the Fall of                  Judah, 43
  Chronological List of the Kings of Judah and Israel and the Approximate Dates and Periods of             Their Reigns, 71
  Summary, 74

IV. SIX MAJOR DOCTRINES OF THE OLD TESTAMENT PROPHETS, 75
  The Nature of God and Godhood, 76
  God's Communication With Man, 80
  The Nature of Sin, 83
  The Nature of Man's Agency and God's Judgment, 88
  Counsel for Righteous Living, 91
  The Events of the Last Days, 115
  Summary, 168

                                                         PART II

V. HISTORICAL SUMMARY: ASSYRIA AND THE FALL OF ISRAEL, 173
  Kings of Assyria, 173
  Kings of Israel, 177
  Kings of Judah, 181
  Summary, 185

VI. THE EARLY PROPHETS AND THEIR MESSAGES, 187
  Doctrinal Analysis, 224
  Summary, 245

VII. JONAH, 247
  Information About Jonah and His Times, 247
  Outline of the Book, 250
  Doctrinal Analysis, 251
  Critical Information About the Book of Jonah, 252
  Summary, 256

VIII. AMOS, 257
  Information About Amos and His Times, 257
  Outline of the Book, 260
  Doctrinal Analysis, 263
  Critical Information About the Book of Amos, 267
  Summary, 268

IX. HOSEA, 270
  Information About Hosea and His Times, 270
  Outline of the Book, 273
  Doctrinal Analysis, 274
  Critical Information About the Book of Hosea, 278
  Summary, 280

X. MICAH, 282
  Information About Micah and His Times, 282
  Outline of the Book, 284
  Doctrinal Analysis, 285
  Critical Information About the Book of Micah, 293
  Summary, 295

XI. ISAIAH, 297
  Information About Isaiah and His Times, 207
  Notes on the Study and Interpretation of the Book of Isaiah, 301
  Periods of Prophetic Fulfillment, 303
  The Book of Isaiah Divided, By Chapter, Into the Four Periods of Prophetic Fulfillment, 303
         Section I-Chapters of Isaiah Pertaining to the First Period of Prophetic Fulfillment:
  The Fall of Israel to Assyria, 307
  Doctrinal Analysis of Isaiah, Section I, 315
  Summary of Isaiah, Section I, 319
         Section II-Chapters of Isaiah Pertaining to the Second Period of Prophetic Fulfillment:
   The Fall of Judah, the Babylonian Captivity, and The Return from Exile, 320
  Doctrinal Analysis of Isaiah, Section II, 328
  Summary of Isaiah, Section II, 336
         Section III-Chapters of Isaiah Pertaining to the Third Period of Prophetic Fulfillment:
   The Ministry of Christ in the Meridian of Time, 337
  Doctrinal Analysis of Isaiah, Section III, 344
  Summary of Isaiah, Section III, 345
         Section IV-Chapters of Isaiah Pertaining to the Fourth Period of Prophetic Fulfillment:
   The Last Days, 347
  Doctrinal Analysis of Isaiah, Section IV, 365
  Summary of Isaiah, Section IV, 373
  Critical Information About the Book of Isaiah, 374
  Notes on the Literary Problem of Isaiah and Its Importance to Latter-day Saints, 377
  Summary of the Book of Isaiah, 399

                                                           PART III
  
XII. HISTORICAL SUMMARY: THE RISE OF BABYLONIA AND THE FALL OF JUDAH, 403
  The Rise of Babylonia as a World Power, 403
  Kings of Babylonia, 404
  The Fall of Judah, 405
  Kings of Judah, 406
  Summary, 410

XIII. ZEPHANIAH, 412
  Information About Zephaniah and His Times, 412
  Outline of the Book, 415
  Doctrinal Analysis, 417
  Critical Information About the Book of Zephaniah, 419
  Summary, 419

XIV. NAHUM, 421
  Information About Nahum and His Times, 421
  Outline of the Book, 421
  Doctrinal Analysis, 423
  Critical Information About the Book of Nahum, 423
  Summary, 424

XV. OBADIAH, 425
  Information About Obadiah and His Times, 425
  Outline of the Book, 426
  Doctrinal Analysis, 427
  Critical Information About the Book of Obadiah, 427
  Summary, 428

XVI. HABAKKUK, 429
  Information About Habakkuk and His Times, 429
  Outline of the Book, 429
  Doctrinal Analysis, 431
  Critical Information About the Book of Habakkuk, 432
  Summary, 432

XVII. JEREMIAH, 434
  Information About Jeremiah and His Times, 434
  Notes on the Study and Interpretation of the Book of Jeremiah, 440
  Finding List of the Chapters of Jeremiah, 441
       Section I-Chapters of Jeremiah Pertaining to the Reign of Kings Josiah and Jehoahaz, 442
      Section II-Chapters of Jeremiah Pertaining to the Reign of King Jehoiakim, 449
       Section III-Chapters of Jeremiah Pertaining to the Reign of King Zedekiah, 452
       Section IV-Chapters of Jeremiah Pertaining to the Final Period of the Prophet's Life, 457
       Section V-Chapters of Jeremiah Pertaining to the Last Days, 459
  Doctrinal Analysis, 462
  Critical Information About the Book of Jeremiah, 473
  Summary, 479

XVIII. LAMENTATIONS, 480
  Historical Background, 480
  Outline of the Book, 480
  Doctrinal Analysis, 481
  Critical Information About the Book of Lamentations, 483
  Summary, 484

                                                           PART IV 

XIX. HISTORICAL SUMMARY: THE FALL OF BABYLONIA, THE RISE OF MEDIA AND PERSIA AND THE BABYLONIAN EXILE OF THE JEWS, 487
  The Decline and Fall of Babylonia, 487
  The Rise and Fall of Media, 490
  The Rise of Persia, 492
  Judah During the Babylonian Captivity, 493
  Summary, 494

XX. DANIEL, 496
  Information About Daniel and His Times, 496
  Outline of the Book, 499
  Doctrinal Analysis, 521
  Critical Information About the Book of Daniel, 524
  Summary, 526

XXI. EZEKIEL, 528
  Information About Ezekiel and His Times, 528
  Outline of the Book, 530
  Doctrinal Analysis, 554
  Critical Information About the Book of Ezekiel, 562
  Summary, 564

                                                           PART V

XXII. HISTORICAL SUMMARY: PERSIA AND JUDAH FOLLOWING THE BABYLONIAN CAPTIVITY, 569
  Persia, 569
  Judah, Following the Babylonian Captivity, 571
  Summary, 573

XXIII. EZRA, 574
  Historical Background, 574
  Outline of the Book, 574
  Doctrinal Analysis, 576
  Critical Information About the Book of Ezra, 577
  Summary, 578

XXIV. ESTHER, 579
  Historical Background, 579
  Outline of the Book, 579
  Examples for Living, 581
  Critical Information About the Book of Esther, 582
  Summary, 582

XXV. NEHEMIAH, 583
  Historical Background, 583
  Outline of the Book, 583
  Doctrinal Analysis, 586
  Critical Information About the Book of Nehemiah, 588
  Summary, 590

XXVI. HAGGAI, 592
  Information About Haggai and His Times, 592
  Outline of the Book, 596
  Doctrinal Analysis, 596
  Critical Information About the Book of Haggai, 597
  Summary, 597

XXVII. ZECHARIAH, 598
  Information About Zechariah and His Times, 598
  Outline of the Book, 600
  Doctrinal Analysis, 608
  Critical Information About the Book of Zechariah, 610
  Summary, 612

XXVIII. MALACHI, 613
  Information About Malachi and His Times, 613
  Outline of the Book, 614
  Doctrinal Analysis, 619
  Critical Information About the Book of Malachi, 621
  Summary, 622

XXIX. JOEL, 623
  Information About Joel and His Times, 623
  Outline of the Book, 623
  Doctrinal Analysis, 629
  Critical Information About the Book of Joel, 629
  Summary, 631

INDEX, 633
LIST OF MAPS AND CHARTS
A Simplified Diagram of Old Testament History, 42
An Analysis of the Books of Kings and Chronicles From the Death of Solomon to the Fall
     of Judah, 43
Beginning of the Divided Kingdom, 43
Elijah the Prophet, 51
Elisha the Prophet, 55
End of the Northern Kingdom, 67
Isaiah the Prophet, 68
The Fall of Jerusalem, 70
Chronological List of the Kings of Judah and Israel and the Approximate Dates and Periods
     of Their Reign, 71

CHANGES MADE IN THE INSPIRED VERSION OF THE BIBLE
  1. 1st Kings, 241
  2. 2nd Kings, 242
  3. 2nd Chronicles, 243
  4. Jonah, 256
  5. Amos, 268
  6. Hosea, 280
  7. Isaiah, 380
  8. Nahum, 424
  9. Jeremiah, 475
10. Daniel, 526
11. Ezekiel, 563
12. Nehemiah, 588
13. Zechariah, 611
14. Joel, 630

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