The Message of the Prophets: Audio Lectures

A Survey of the Prophetic and Apocalyptic Books of the Old Testament

By: J. Daniel Hays

Narrated by: J. Daniel Hays

The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, The Message of the Prophets: Audio Lectures includes high quality live-recordings of college-level lectures that cover the important points from each subject as well as relevant material from other sources.

The Message of the Prophets: Audio Lectures offers a scholarly yet student-friendly survey of the Old Testament prophetic literature that presents the message of each prophet in its historical and biblical context and then tracks that message through the New Testament to challenge readers with what it means for them today. Old Testament scholar J. Daniel Hays focuses on synthesizing the message of the prophets, which enables listeners to grasp the major contours of the prophetic books clearly and concisely. After identifying what the message meant for ancient Israel, Hays helps viewers move toward application today, enabling listeners to gain a better understanding of God and the relationship between God and his people.

Focused on the most significant topics and discussions in the textbook, The Message of the Prophets: Audio Lectures is designed with the learner in mind and is an indispensable resource for students and independent learners alike.

Brings the Old Testament to Life

Hays' has an infectious enthusiasm that makes every chapter beam with energy and it makes listening to the chapters more engaging than I've ever experienced. For such an academic topic, it more felt refreshing to listen than I originally expected.

Compelling reading!

I loved the engaging reading of this text! The energy of Hays in his reading kept me interested and increased my understanding.

Insightful lecture - not dry or slow

It’s fun to hear someone who is deeply knowledgeable enthusiastically share his knowledge and insight. Fits the subject well.

What a wonderful overview!!!

The prophets can be so hard to follow or understand. These lectures greatly help to identify the setting of each prophetic writing and to clarify the audience and imagery used. I will definitely listen to this again and again. I also look forward to reading the physical book very soon to help cement the wonderful things I’ve learned in my mind.

Great For What It Is

These lectures are exceptionally well-organized and packed with content. They track along with the book and serve as a good companion to the read.

For anyone looking to get a full, canonically-connected introduction and overview of the prophetic books of the Hebrew Bible from a Christian perspective, I can’t think of a better source. J. Daniel Hays’s presentation is clear, thorough, and compelling.