The Hebrew Prophets - An Introduction
1517 MediaSivumäärä: 272 sivuaAsu: Pehmeäkantinen kirjaJulkaisuvuosi: 2010, 01.08.2010 (lisätietoa)Kieli: Englanti Noting that the legacy of the prophets remains a powerful element in contemporary society, Jack R. Lundbom explores the contours of prophetic speech in ancient Israel. He surveys the elements of each prophets message, describes the characteristics of prophetic rhetoric and symbolic behavior, and discusses the problem of authenticity: how did individuals make the claim to speak as prophets, and how did their audiences recognize their claims? The Words of the Prophets offers an authoritative introduction to the phenomenon of ancient prophetic speech for the contemporary readerand hearer.