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The Prophets / Abraham J. Heschel. [print]

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Perennial classicPublication details: New York : Perennial, (c)2001.Edition: 1st Perennial classics edDescription: xxix, 672 pages ; 21 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0060936991
  • 9780060936990
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • BS1505.2.H583.P767 2001
  • BS1505.2.H583.P767 2001
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Contents:
Part 1. What manner of man is the prophet? ; Amos Hosea Isaiah : (Isa. 1-39) ; Micah Jeremiah Habakkuk Second Isaiah History Chastisement Justice Part 2. The theology of pathos Comparisons and contrasts The philosophy of pathos Anthropopathy The meaning and mystery of wrath Ira Dei Religion of sympathy Prophecy and ecstasy The theory of ecstasy An examination of the theory of ecstasy Prophecy and poetic inspiration Prophecy and psychosis Explanations of prophetic inspiration Event and experience Prophets through the world Prophet, priest, and king Conclusions.
Summary: The Prophets provides a unique opportunity for readers of the Old Testament, both Christian and Jewish, to gain fresh and deep knowledge of Israel's prophetic movement. The author's profound understanding of the prophets also opens the door to new insight into the philosophy of religion.
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Reference (Library Use ONLY) G. Allen Fleece Library Reference (1st floor - front of library) RES BS1505.2.H4 2001 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available BIB4548 31923001481130

Originally published: 1st edition New York : Harper and Row, 1962.

Part 1. What manner of man is the prophet? ; Amos Hosea Isaiah : (Isa. 1-39) ; Micah Jeremiah Habakkuk Second Isaiah History Chastisement Justice Part 2. The theology of pathos Comparisons and contrasts The philosophy of pathos Anthropopathy The meaning and mystery of wrath Ira Dei Religion of sympathy Prophecy and ecstasy The theory of ecstasy An examination of the theory of ecstasy Prophecy and poetic inspiration Prophecy and psychosis Explanations of prophetic inspiration Event and experience Prophets through the world Prophet, priest, and king Conclusions.

The Prophets provides a unique opportunity for readers of the Old Testament, both Christian and Jewish, to gain fresh and deep knowledge of Israel's prophetic movement. The author's profound understanding of the prophets also opens the door to new insight into the philosophy of religion.

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