DescriptionThe Song of Solomon is told primarily from the standpoint of a Shulamite maiden. She meets and falls in love with a young shepherd. One day the maiden sets out for the countryside and meets King Solomon who is struck by her incredible beauty and remands her in his palace in Jerusalem. Solomon tries every conceivable ploy to win her affections, but she consistently refuses him because of her love for the shepherd boy. Solomon eventually grants her leave to return to her true love. The complete King James Version of the Old Testament is available from Audible at 25% savings.
DescriptionJeremiah prophesied of God's impending judgment during the reign of 5 successive kings of Judah. He also prophesied during his occupation of Nebuchadnezzar and the exile in Egypt. His ministry covered about 50 years. The complete King James Version of the Old Testament is available from Audible at 25% savings.
DescriptionThere are at least 5 recurring themes that run through this book: the character of God; the sinfulness of Israel; the inevitable fact of judgment in the face of bold and brazen practices; individual responsibility; and the promise of a future restoration. Ezekiel abounds with parables, allegories, visions, apocalyptic imagery, and various symbolic acts. The complete King James Version of the Old Testament is available from Audible at 25% savings.
DescriptionHosea has been known as the "broken-hearted" prophet. He provides a good illustration of the broken-hearted Lord in relationship with sinful mankind. The purpose of Hosea's prophecy is to give Israel a tangible example of its spiritual idolatry and to portray God's love of Israel in spite of her spiritual infidelity. The complete King James Version of the Old Testament is available from Audible at 25% savings.
DescriptionThis book continues the teachings of I Kings . It is more than an objective political history; it tells the personal histories of Samuel and the 2 kings, Saul and David. The purpose is religious instruction through the stories of each king, from Samuel to Zedekiah. Other kings included in this book are Jehoram, Elijah, and Josiah. The complete King James Version of the Old Testament is available from Audible at 25% savings.
DescriptionThe books of Ezra recounts the return of the exiles to Jerusalem and how Ezra, a priest and scribe, leads their renewal of ordained religious practices. It tells of the continuing history of the rebuilding of the Temple and its walls. Ezra includes the return of Zerubbabel, the building of the Temple, the letter to Darius, and the List of Mixed Marriages. The complete King James Version of the Old Testament is available from Audible at 25% savings.
DescriptionThe book of Esther is an exciting story that is a living illustration of the unseen hand of God's providence. It tells of King Ahasuerus of Persia who made Esther his queen and saved her subjects from annihilation. The story is also the basis for the celebration of the Jewish feast of Purim, a holiday celebrated in commemoration of the deliverance of the Jews from the massacre plotted by Haman. The complete King James Version of the Old Testament is available from Audible at 25% savings.
DescriptionIsaiah, the "Prince of Prophets", has been called the most powerful statesman in Jerusalem. His main distinction, however, was moral and intellectual, rather than political. Isaiah, whose oracles were of singular poetic beauty, constantly reminded his wayward people of their destiny and the fidelity of Yahweh to his promises. The complete King James Version of the Old Testament is available from Audible at 25% savings.
