Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Shepherd on "Ancient Interpretation of the Prophets"

THE BIBLE AND INTERPRETATION:
Ancient Interpretation of the Prophets

The ancient interpreters were in many cases very careful readers who paid close attention to the details of the words. While these interpreters are commonly thought to be innovators who transformed the meaning of the biblical text, they were just as capable of providing remarkable insight into the text’s meaning.

See also How Did They Read the Prophets? Early Jewish and Christian Interpretations (Eerdmans, 2025).

By Michael B. Shepherd
Professor of Biblical Studies
Cedarville University
September 2025

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