Exegeting a textburrowing deep into its history, language,

and literary structureis an indispensable skill for any serious student

of the Bible. Given their theological richness and poetic power, the prophetic texts

of the Hebrew Bible would seem to be prime candidates for exegetical examination,

but they often pose difficulty. In this book, James Nogalski offers solid, practical

guidance on how to read and exegete a prophetic text in its literary, historical,

and conceptual contexts. Assuming no prior knowledge of Hebrew, Nogalski devises an

exegetical method that focuses on the distinctive elements of prophetic literature,

rather than on the narrative material one finds in practically all introductions to

exegesis. He provides clear examples for understanding poetic texts, prophetic

genres, changing voices, and other important aspects of these texts. This book

offers essential tools to help readers navigate the particular challenges and

opportunities of interpreting the prophets.