Sandy (Ph.D., Duke University) teaches New Testament and Greek at Wheaton College. His books include Plowshares and Pruning Hooks: Rethinking the Language of Biblical Prophecy and Apocalyptic.
"With every new major turn of events in the Middle East, many
Christians scramble for their Bibles and seek to link the
prophecies of the past to the events of the present. Brent Sandy
has provided for both the average Bible reader and the serious
student of Scripture some careful thinking on how to approach these
prophetic texts that so intrigue them. Readers will find Plowshares
and Pruning Hooks both balanced and challenging. They may not agree
on every point, but all of us can appreciate the call for a
consistent and careful approach to prophetic texts. This book opens
the door for laymen and scholar alike to a serious study of
prophetic literature and its value as part of the Word of God."
*David R. Plaster, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Grace
College and Seminary*
"Sandy's book reflects insights gained over long years of careful
research. His investigation of the use of imagery, metaphor and
stylized language in connection with prophetic literature provides
a much-needed correction and direction to a field that is too often
plagued by speculative excesses. His command of the subject is ably
demonstrated by his own use of imagery in presenting his
observations and evidence of the data. This is not just another
book on prophecy. It is a groundbreaking proposal that invites
further scrutiny from readers of all persuasions. Geared for a
general audience, laymen, pastors and scholars alike will
nonetheless profit from its balanced presentation. It will need to
be consulted by any serious reader of the Scriptures."
*Richard D. Patterson, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Liberty
University*
"Timely, engaging, probing, carefully researched and faithful to
the biblical text, Plowshares and Pruning Hooks will be helpful
reading for students, biblical scholars, theologians and pastors
alike. Not all questions are answered, but the right questions are
raised. While not satisfying all of his readers, Sandy offers
considerable guidance for the beginning student and provides fresh
insights for the seasoned scholar. This comprehensive exploration
of the language of prophecy and apocalyptic will prove to be
valuable for many."
*David S. Dockery, President, Union University*
"Luther is reported to have said that the prophets have a 'strange
way of talking.' Anyone who has read Isaiah or Daniel closely knows
the truth of these words. Brent Sandy helps us to engage the
prophets intelligently and avoid sensationalist readings that take
us down a road that obscures God's message. I will recommend this
book to all my students."
*Tremper Longman III, Robert H. Gundry Professor of Old Testament,
Westmont College*
"This book represents the fruition of Sandy's many years of careful
study and thinking on the commonly misunderstood topic of prophetic
language. I have benefited from his insights over the years and am
delighted to see his work finally made available to a wider
audience. Students of the Bible who have been baffled by the
prophetic texts of Scripture and their many interpretations will
find great relief and helpful guidance in this book. Sandy's
presentation makes excellent use of illustrations from the English
language to guide the reader in understanding the language of
prophecy. The resulting explanations enable the reader to bypass
popular sensationalism and reclaim the biblical prophecies as God's
Word."
*John H. Walton, Professor of Old Testament, Wheaton College
Graduate School*
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