47: The Lord’s Mouthpiece

In this episode of The BEMA Podcast, Marty Solomon and Brent Billings delve into the prophetic books of the Tanakh, emphasizing the importance of understanding the historical context and the intended audience of the prophetic messages. They discuss the shift from viewing wisdom literature as individual guidance to understanding it as communal wisdom for the assembly of Israel. Marty introduces a presentation outlining different periods of prophetic history, including pre-Assyrian, Assyrian, Babylonian, Exilic, and Remnant prophets, and highlights key figures and their messages during each era. The discussion touches on the complexities of authorship and interpretation, particularly regarding the book of Isaiah and the different voices within it, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of each prophetic book in future episodes.