The Hebrew Prophets: Visionaries of the Ancient World (Classic Bible Series) - Softcover

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ISBN 10: 0312220766 ISBN 13: 9780312220761

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 1999

Synopsis

The prophets of the Ancient world were mystics whose words have transcended the ages. In this collection, Biblical scholars look at passages from the writings of the period, from Isaiah's portrayal of the suffering Messiah to Daniel's dream of the Ancient of Days pronouncing judgment on the earth, to show their importance for us today.

About this title

About the Author:

Lawernce Boadt is a scholar of Biblical literature living in the U.K.

Bishop Desmond Tutu is a clergyman and political activist living in South Africa.

From Library Journal:

Armed with forewords by the likes of John Updike and Desmond Tutu, this splendid new series re-introduces the Bible through its pervasive cultural presence. Each volume includes an informative and well-written introduction to the meaning of scripture in the works of Handel, Joseph Conrad, and many others, followed by selections from the Authorized Version. While this approach may be too literary for some readers, the series ought to remind many of the joy and profit to be found in these ancient writings and of their immeasurable influence from their own day to ours. Highly recommended.
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About this edition

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0312220766
• ISBN 13: 9780312220761
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224