Publisher's Synopsis
Prophets accurately foretold the rise and fall of Israel, the ancient wars involving the Assyrians and the Babylonians, and also prophesied the Babylonian captivity. They also indicated religious leaders who were to come, as well as the rise of, and the changes in, the Christian religion. They also accurately foretold events of the modern day, as well as the future of the world in general, and they highlighted the moral expectations they put on the peoples of both ancient and modern times. They also foretold of a wondrous and idyllic future world. Their predictions for the modern world were extraordinary, as were some of their predictions for the future of the Church. Such prophecy is not just important to understand from a historical perspective, but is important for the world today, and has significance for today. While it highlights problems for the world, it also predicts a magnificent future that's worth understanding. Some of this was told in literal language and some in metaphorical language that needs to be understood or deciphered. The book, Visions of the Prophets, takes us through the various accurate prophecies of history along with the prophets who made them, and it looks at the prophecies that are relevant for the world today, and for the futures of those presently living. The book includes both ancient and modern prophecy including the experiences of the author, so is relevant for this modern world and it highlights the reality of an aspect of life that is sometimes not taken seriously enough.
