Johann Heinrich Heidegger's Introduction to the OT (Historical Books)

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A translation milestone! Johann Heinrich Heidegger's introduction to 1 Chronicles is now available in English for the first time!

Free and online!

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Heidegger continues his introductory study of Chronicles with this preview to his chapter on 2 Chronicles...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: 2 Chronicles: Chapter Summary

The inscription, writer, argument, use, and Chronology of the book, 1. There are two parts to the book: I. The History of the Israelite Kingdom, undivided and whole, under Solomon (2 Chronicles 1-9). II. The History of the divided Kingdom, even indeed of Judah alone, under the remaining Kings (2...

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Heidegger reviews the introductory material on 1 & 2 Chronicles. Valuable!

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: 2 Chronicles: Prolegomena

1. The inscription, writer, argument, use, and Chronology of the book.Concerning the inscription, Writer, argument, use, and Chronology of this and the preceding book, we spoke in the Prolegomena of the prior book, as far as was required.Heidegger's Bible Handbook: 1 Chronicles...

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Chronicles is too much neglected!

Heidegger helps us to get familiar with it by means of this wonderful outline!

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: 2 Chronicles: Detailed Outline

2. There are two parts to the book: I. The History of the Israelite Kingdom, undivided and whole, under Solomon (2 Chronicles 1-9). II. The History of the divided Kingdom, even indeed of Judah alone, under the remaining Kings (2 Chronicles 10-36). A Synoptic Table, and the Interpreters of...

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Heidegger helps us to get familiar with 2 Chronicles with this brief outline!

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: 2 Chronicles: Synoptic Outline

The Parts of the book are two:I. The History of the undivided Kingdom under Solomon, Chapters 1-9: in which are: 1. Solomon’s piety and prayer: chapter 1. 2. His Ecclesiastical Acts: chapters 2-8: in which are: a. The Temple’s preparation: chapter 2. b. Construction: chapter 3...

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Heidegger gives us history's best interpreters of 1 & 2 Chronicles!

What are the best modern commentaries?

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: 2 Chronicles: Interpreters

The Interpreters of this Book are almost the same as of the former. Let the Interpreters of the Books of the Old Testament be added.Heidegger's Bible Handbook: 1 Chronicles: Interpreters

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For the first time in English...

J.H. Heidegger's introduction to 1&2 Chronicles is available! free and online!

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Heidegger whets our appetite for the study of the Book of Ezra!

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Ezra: Chapter Summary

The inscription and writer of the book. Ezra is described. He was a ready Scribe in the law of Moses. The tale concerning the restoration of the law by him, 1. The Argument of the book, 2. The Chronology of the book, 3. The book has two parts: I. A prior ascent of the Jewish people out of...

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Although largely neglected by Christians, Ezra is a massively important figure in the Jewish history, and in the history of OT canonization.

Heidegger introduces us to Ezra...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Ezra: Authorship

1. The inscription and writer of the book. Ezra is described. He was a ready Scribe in the law of Moses. The tale concerning the restoration of the law by him.The book is inscribed by the Writer עזרא/Ezra, who, as we found in the Chapter on Joshua, etc., on good evidence, was the son of...

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Ezra occupies a pivotal position in Biblical history.

Heidegger summarizes his book...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Ezra: Argument of the Book

2. The Argument of the book.Now, this book teaches the veracity of the Divine promise concerning the liberation of the people from Babylonian captivity and their return to Judea. That is, it shows the return of a great part of the Jews unto their Ancestral Lands through Zerubbabel and the...

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The relationship between Persian and Biblical Chronology is difficult, and has vexed scholars.

Heidegger gives a brief overview...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Ezra: Chronology

3. The Chronology of the book.Now, it contains matters conducted in the Church of God from the first year of Cyrus, in which an opportunity was given to the people to return from Babylonian captivity, unto Artaxerxes Mnemon, with an interval of about one hundred and forty-six years. For...

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The Book of Ezra is too much neglected!

Get familiar with it, using this outline...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Ezra: Detailed Outline

4. The book has two parts: I. A prior ascent of the Jewish people out of Babylonian captivity unto Judea, under the leadership of Zerubbabel, Joshua, etc., for the rebuilding the Temple (Ezra 1-6). II. A latter ascent of a part of the people in Babylon unto Judea under the leadership of...

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Want to deepen your acquaintance with the Book of Ezra? This outline will help!

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Ezra: Synoptic Outline

The Parts of the book are:I. A prior ascent of Zerubbabel for the restoration of the Temple, Chapters 1-6, in which are: 1. The edict of Cyrus, whereby the means of returning are granted: chapter 1. 2. A Catalogue of those returning: chapter 2. 3. The restoration of the Temple: chapters...

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What are the best modern commentaries on Ezra?

Heidegger gives us the best of the old... Valuable!

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Ezra: Interpreters

HOLY FATHERS: Bede, Junilius.REFORMED: Strigelius, Wolf, Fabricius, Burman, Lavater. English: Arthur Jackson, John Mayer.LUTHERAN: Brentius.ROMAN CATHOLIC: Crommius, Ferus, Lombard, Lovisinus, Malvenda, Sanchez, Victorinus.HEBREWS: None separately.Let the Interpreters of the Books of the Old...

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Few undertake the study of Nehemiah. Why not you?

Heidegger can help (new posts almost daily).

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Nehemiah: Chapter Summary

The inscription of the Book. Who was Nehemiah? Whether he was the same as the one that is said to have gone up with Zerubbabel in Ezra 2:2? Why he is called הַתִּרְשָׁתָא, the Tirshatha? 1. The Author of the Book, 2. The Argument of the Book, 3. Chronology, 4. The Parts of the book are...

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Who wrote the Book of Nehemiah?

Heidegger explores...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Nehemiah: Authorship, Part 2

2. The Author of the Book.That Ezra is the Author of the Book, some ancients, Athanasius in his Synopsi, Chrysostom, and others, incorrectly assert, relying on that argument, that the Hebrews conjoin this book with the book of Ezra in one scroll. But, that Nehemiah, not Ezra, is the Author of...

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The great trial...and triumph...of faith in Nehemiah's day...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Nehemiah: Argument of the Book

3. The Argument of the Book.Moreover, this book describes the rebuilding of the city of Jerusalem, an also the correction of the returned people and the reformation of the corrupted worship of God: more specifically, Nehemiah, in the twentieth year of the rule of Artaxerxes Mnemon, by the...

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The Chronology of the Persian period is famously difficult.

Heidegger provides for us a piece...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Nehemiah: Chronology

4. Chronology.The Chronology of the Book is gathered out of Nehemiah 1:1; 2:1; 13:6. In the twentieth year of Artachshasta, or Artaxerxes Longimanus; in the month Chisleu, Nehemiah mourns in Susa (where the Kings of Persia were wont to winter, as Athenæus, Book XII of Deipnosophistæ,[1]...

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You've neglected Nehemiah, haven't you?

In about 10 minutes, you can deepen your acquaintance with this precious book, using Heidegger's outline! Helpful!

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Nehemiah: Detailed Outline

5. The Parts of the book are two: I. The ascent of Nehemiah from Shushan to Jerusalem, to rebuild the city (Nehemiah 1-7). II. The Reformation of the Church, undertaken successfully by Nehemiah on two occasions (Nehemiah 8-13). A Synoptic Table, and the Interpreters of the book, Ancient...

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New to the Book of Nehemiah?

Or rusty, perhaps?

Heidegger gives us the content of the Book in this brief outline! Efficient!

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Nehemiah: Synoptic Outline

The Parts of the book are:I. The ascent of Nehemiah to restore the city, Chapters 1-7: in which are: 1. Its occasion, the message concerning the city lying in ruins: chapter 1. 2. His dismissal obtained from the King: chapter 2. 3. The building of the city: chapters 3-6: in which...

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What are the best modern commentaries on Nehemiah?

Heidegger gives us the best of the old...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Nehemiah: Interpreters

HOLY FATHERS: Bede.REFORMED: Lavater, Strigelius, Wolf, Burman. English: Arthur Jackson, John Mayer, Pilkington.[1]LUTHERAN: Brentius, Sarcerius.ROMAN CATHOLIC: Crommius, Ferus, Lombard, Paulutius,[2] Sanchez.HEBREWS: None separately.Let the Interpreters of the Books of the Old Testament be...

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A translation milestone!

Heidegger's Introduction to Nehemiah is now available in English! Free and online!

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The story of Esther is famous...

...but the study of the Book is frequently neglected...

Heidegger whets are our appetite for a deeper exploration of this precious volume!

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Esther: Chapter Summary

The inscription of the Book. Who was Esther? הֲדַסָּה/Hadassah. אֶסְתֵּר/ Esther. Was she Amestris, wife of Xerxes? 1. The Writer of the book; its authority, 2. Argument, 3. Chronology. Ahasuerus, husband of Esther, appears to have been Darius, son of Hystaspes, 4. The parts of the book...

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Who was Esther?

Heidegger explores...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Esther: Inscription

1. The inscription of the Book. Who was Esther? הֲדַסָּה/Hadassah. אֶסְתֵּר/ Esther. Was she Amestris, wife of Xerxes?This Book is called מגלת אסתר, the Megillah, or Book, of Esther, ἐπειδὰν καὶ τὴν περὶ τῆς Ἐσθὴρ ἱστορίαν περιέχει· πῶς ὁ Θεὸς δι᾽ αὐτῆς μέλλοντας ἀπόλλυσθαι παγγενῆ τοὺς...

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Who wrote the Book of Esther?

Heidegger explores...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Esther: Authorship

2. The Writer of the book; its authority.That the writer of the book was either Ezra, or Joiakim the High Priest,[1] or the Great Assembly or Synagogue, some few think. But by a great consensus the Hebrew, Greek, and Latin Interpreters think its Author to be Mordecai, relying on Esther 9:20...

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Heidegger summarizes the Book of Esther for us in three sentences! Helpful!

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Esther: Argument of the Book

3. Argument.We have briefly expressed the argument of the book in the words of Saint Athanasius on its name. Namely, it covers what especially memorable happened to the Jews in the times of Ahasuerus, the ascension of Esther, Haman’s deep hatred and deadly counsel against the Jewish people...

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Who was Esther's Ahasuerus?

Heidegger dips into Persian chronology, seeking an answer...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Esther: Chronology

4. Chronology. Ahasuerus, husband of Esther, appears to have been Darius, son of Hystaspes.It is not clearly ascertained at what time the history of Esther happened. Yet it depends upon this, who אֲחַשְׁוֵרוֹשׁ/Ahasuerus, the husband of Esther, was, whom some indeed think to be Darius the...

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This is very enlightening and informative - blessed by the readings on Esther this morning. Thank you, Dr. Dilday!

 

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Fall in love with the Book of Esther all over again!

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Esther: Detailed Outline

5. The parts of the book are two: I. The rise of Esther from the condition of a ward to Royal marriage with Ahasuerus (Esther 1; 2). II. The deadly counsel of Haman unto the destruction of the Jews undertaken, and by the grace of God evaded by the vigilance of Mordecai and the prudence of...

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This is very enlightening and informative - blessed by the readings on Esther this morning. Thank you, Dr. Dilday!

Praise the Lord!