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Author:   John F. A. Sawyer (Head of Department of Religious Studies, Head of Department of Religious Studies, University of Newcastle upon Tyne)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Edition:   Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 12.80cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 19.70cm
Weight:   0.224kg
ISBN:  

9780198262091

ISBN 10:   0198262094
Pages:   196
Publication Date:   24 June 1993
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Part 1 The phenomenon of prophecy: the prophetic experience; divine posession; prophetic symbolism and second sight; miracle-working; predicting the future; the role of the prophet in society. Part 2 The prophetic literature: the oracle; messenger speech; other literary types; editorial arrangement. Part 3 The message of the prophets: social justice; the God of the prophets; the city of David; the day of the Lord. Part 4 The prophets (I) - Moses to Huldah: the five books of Moses; the former prophets. Part 5 The prophets (II) - Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel: Isaiah; Jeremiah; Ezekiel. Part 6 The prophets (III) - Daniel to Malachi: Daniel; the twelve minor prophets. Part 7 Prophesy and interpretation: prophecy and fulfilment in the Bible and early Church; the prophets in ancient Judaism; biblical prophecy in the history of religion.

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A clear, concise text that can be used as a major text for my course....I like its readability! --Jay Southwick, Butler University A fine summary of contemporary understanding of ancient Israel's prophets and the traditions enshrined in their books. --Jared J. Jackson, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary An excellent guide...which will serve [students] well. --Evangelical Quarterly The book is an excellent guide to current discussion of Biblical prophecy. --Menorah Review

A clear, concise text that can be used as a major text for my course....I like its readability! --Jay Southwick, Butler University<br> A fine summary of contemporary understanding of ancient Israel's prophets and the traditions enshrined in their books. --Jared J. Jackson, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary<br> An excellent guide...which will serve [students] well. --Evangelical Quarterly<br> The book is an excellent guide to current discussion of Biblical prophecy. --Menorah Review<br>

'Sawyer has always extended the boundaries of biblical criticism: his textbook covers much more ground than most. The original edition included the interpretation of prophecy in Judaism, Christianity and Islam; now a chapter on feminist issues is added. The bibliography is also updated. Highly recommended.' Philip R. Davies, Booklist

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