Homer And The Prophets Or Homer And Now

By Cornelia Steketee Hulst

Book Overview

Homer and the Prophets, also known as Homer and Now, is a book written by Cornelia Steketee Hulst. The book explores the relationship between the works of Homer, the ancient Greek poet, and the prophetic literature of the Old Testament. Hulst argues that the similarities between these two bodies of literature are not coincidental, but rather reflect a shared cultural heritage and worldview.The book is divided into two parts. The first part examines the themes and motifs found in both Homer and the prophets, such as the role of the divine in human affairs, the importance of justice and righteousness, and the concept of fate. Hulst also explores the ways in which the prophets drew on the language and imagery of Homer to convey their own messages.The second part of the book focuses on the reception of Homer in the modern era, particularly in the context of literary criticism and biblical studies. Hulst argues that the tendency to view Homer and the prophets as fundamentally different and incompatible has led to a narrow and limited understanding of both.Overall, Homer and the Prophets is a thought-provoking exploration of the connections between two of the most important literary traditions in Western civilization. It will be of interest to scholars and students of classics, biblical studies, and comparative literature.Essays on the Religious and Moral Aspects of Homer.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432516833
• ISBN13: 9781432516833
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"