Prophecy and the Prophets in their Historical Relations

By Frederick Carl Eiselen

Book Overview

Prophecy and the Prophets in their Historical Relations by Frederick Carl Eiselen is a comprehensive study of the prophetic tradition in ancient Israel. The book explores the historical context in which the prophets lived and worked, as well as the development of their message and the impact it had on the people of Israel. Eiselen examines the various types of prophecy, from the ecstatic utterances of the early prophets to the more literary and reflective prophecies of the later period. He also explores the role of the prophets in the political and social life of Israel, and the ways in which their messages were received and interpreted by the people. The book draws on a wide range of sources, including biblical texts, ancient Near Eastern literature, and archaeological evidence, to provide a comprehensive and detailed account of the prophetic tradition in Israel. Overall, Prophecy and the Prophets in their Historical Relations is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of ancient Israel, as well as the development of religious thought and practice in the ancient world.1909. The author puts the biblical prophets into their historical context and discusses their lives in a loose textbook format. Contents: The Old Testament a library of books; Nature and development of Hebrew prophecy; Amos; Hosea; Isaiah; Micah; Jeremiah; Contemporaries of Jeremiah; Ezekiel; Isaiah, Chapters 40 to 66; Haggai and Zechariah; Malachi; Joel; Jonah and Daniel; Review questions.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: 1162580518
• ISBN13: 9781162580517
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 1.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.3" x 11.0"