The Prophets
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · May 16, 2023
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- Who it’s for
- Heschel’s study brings the Hebrew prophets into a searching conversation about religion.
- Themes
- Old Testament prophets, Israel’s ancient prophetic movement, Philosophy of religion
- Genres
- Prophets (Bible), Theology, Religion & Philosophy
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The enduring masterpiece on the Old Testament prophets from the legendary twentieth-century Jewish theologian and author of the classics works Man Is Not Alone and God in Search of Man. “A brilliant study of the Hebrew prophets, one of the most penetrating works . . . [of] our time.”— Will Herberg 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.
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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.
Prophets in Focus
Heschel’s study brings the Hebrew prophets into a searching conversation about religion.
Come here for
- A fresh view of Israel’s ancient prophetic movement
- Close attention to Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, Micah, and Jeremiah
Expect
- Layered reflection on the philosophy of religion
- A study of the Old Testament for scholars and general readers
Where it sits
| Prophets (Bible) | 77% |
|---|---|
| Religion & Philosophy | 25% |
| Theology | 17% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Ancient History
- Ancient & Classical Literary Criticism
- Literary Criticism Reference
- New Testament Commentary
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- Old Testament Interpretation
- New Testament Studies
- Exegesis & Hermeneutics
- Prophets (Bible)
- Authors
- Abraham J. Heschel
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- May 16, 2023
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Old Testament prophets · Israel’s ancient prophetic movement · Philosophy of religion
- Reading lane
- Ancient History