Messengers of God: A Jewish Prophets Who's Who

by Ronald Isaacs and Ronald H. Isaacs

There were fifteen important prophets in Israel, whose lives covered nearly four centuries, beginning about 750 B.C.E. Known as the literary prophets because they wrote down their prophecies, they were chosen by God at a time of social and political crisis in the community. Their task was to warn, criticize the morals and ethics of their day, and counsel and comfort the Israelite people. This book presents an overview of the literary prophets and...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0765799987
• ISBN13: 9780765799982
• Release Date: August 1998
• Publisher: Jason Aronson
• Length: 273 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.3"