Ep 109: Understanding Old Testament Prophecy with John Walton

In this episode I talk to Old Testament scholar Dr. John Walton about his brand-new book The Lost World of the Prophets: Old Testament Prophecy and Apocalyptic Literature in Ancient Contexts, out now on IVP Academic. In this conversation, we explore how prophecy in the Old Testament developed throughout the course of Israel’s history, how prophecy fits into the cultural context of the Ancient Near east, why prophecy is primarily about speaking on behalf of God and not predicting the future, the relationship between prophecy and covenant, apocalyptic literature, and how prophecy should shape our understanding of the mission of the church and the future of God’s creation. This is an incredible introduction to a very complex topic that all Christians and libertarians need to understand. 

Media Referenced: 

The Lost World of the Prophets: https://a.co/d/8RWoHaR 

John Walton’s Academic Page: https://www.wheaton.edu/academics/faculty/john-walton/ 

John Walton IVP: https://www.ivpress.com/john-h-walton 

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