Description
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 prophet's 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 Hebrew Prophets offers an authoritative introduction to the phenomenon of ancient prophetic speech for the contemporary reader--and hearer.
Author: Jack R. Lundbom
Publisher: Fortress Press
Published: 08/01/2010
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.70d
ISBN13: 9780800697372
ISBN10: 0800697375
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Biblical Studies | Old Testament | Prophets
- Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation | Old Testament
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