The Christ of the Prophets: Abridged Edition

by O. Palmer Robertson

In this abridged version of The Christ of the Prophets, O. Palmer Robertson captures the passion and purpose of their extraordinary writings. After examining the origins of prophetism, the prophets’ call, and their proclamation and application of law and covenant, Robertson devotes special attention to the biblical-theological significance of the exile. Viewing that phenomenon through the lens of several prophets, he draws our focus to the glorious restoration of God’s people in Christ.

Genres: Biblical Studies, Theology

432 pages, Paperback

Published June 1, 2008

About the author

Owen Palmer Robertson (born August 31, 1937) is an American Christian theologian and biblical scholar. He taught at Reformed Theological Seminary, Westminster Theological Seminary, Covenant Theological Seminary, Knox Theological Seminary as well as at the African Bible Colleges of Malawi and Uganda. He also served as principal of the latter institution.

Robertson is perhaps best known for his book The Christ of the Covenants. His definition of a biblical covenant being "a bond in blood, sovereignly administered" has been widely discussed.

In 2008, a Festschrift was published in his honor. The Hope Fulfilled: Essays in Honor of O. Palmer Robertson included contributions by Bruce Waltke, Richard Gaffin, Robert L. Reymond and George W. Knight III.

Reviews

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

As other reviewers have said, this isn't a light read. I'm glad I had a flexible time schedule for reading this work--took a year to read it and all the OT prophetic books. (I do tend to "double-or triple-dip" in my reading!) BUT I have a much better appreciation for this genre and the individual books. The conclusion sums this book up: "At [the time of Christ's imminent return] the exile and restoration anticipated so regularly by the prophets of old shall reach their consummating climax." (p. 378). Strongly recommended.