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Overview“A brilliant study of the Hebrew prophets, one of the most penetrating works . . . [of] our time.”— Will Herberg From the legendary twentieth-century Jewish Theologian and author of Man is Not Alone and God in Search of Man, comes a beautiful new hardcover edition of Abraham Heschel's masterwork of Biblical scholarship, The Prophets. When it was first published in 1962, The Prophets was hailed as a masterpiece. Since then, Heschel's classic work has stood the test of time. The Prophets provides a unique opportunity for readers of all faiths to gain a fresh perspective and deep knowledge of the Old Testament and Israel’s ancient prophetic movement. Heschel’s profound understanding of the prophets and detailed examinations of them, including Amos, Hosea, Isahiah, Micah, and Jeremiah, offers crucial insights into the philosophy of religion that continue to hold relevance for modern scholars and laymen alike. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Abraham J. HeschelPublisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint: Harper Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 4.70cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.646kg ISBN: 9780063347960ISBN 10: 0063347962 Pages: 704 Publication Date: 20 December 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsThis book has monumental stature. It is fresh and vivid...aflame with prophetic vision. -- James Muilenburg, scholar on the Revised Standard Version of the Bible A brilliant study of the Hebrew prophets, one of the most penetrating works...[of] our time. -- Will Herberg, Jewish theologian [The author] has here given us the fruits of his mature reflection and study. Moreover, since he writes with a lucid, engaging style, the result is a book that is not only important but is certain to be read widely, and with pleasure. -- John Bright, American biblical scholar Author InformationAbraham J. Heschel (1907-1972), born in Poland, moved to the United States in 1940. A professor at the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York, Heschel became an active and well-known participant in the Civil Rights movement and the protests against the Vietnam War. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |