Hebrew Prophets
An Introduction
1st Edition
Published on 1. August 2010
274 pages
978-1-4514-1013-6 (ISBN)
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 Words of the Prophets offers an authoritative introduction to the phenomenon of ancient prophetic speech for the contemporary reader-and hearer.
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08/2010
Augsburg Fortress
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By Jack R. Lundbom
Content
- Intro
- Contents
- Preface
- Abbreviations
- Introduction
- 1: To Be a Prophet . . .
- 2: The Prophetic Message-What Is It?
- 3: Measures of Authenticity
- 4: Prophetic Discourse in Poetry and Prose
- 5: Rhetorical Discourse in the Prophets
- 6: Prophetic Signs, Wonders, and Symbolic Behavior
- Conclusion
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Index of Passages
- Index of Passages
