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The prophetic literature / Marvin A. Sweeney.
Van Pelt Library BS1505.52 .S94 2005
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Library at the Katz Center - Stacks BS1505.52 .S94 2005
Available
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Sweeney, Marvin A. (Marvin Alan), 1953-
- Series:
- Interpreting Biblical texts
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Bible. Prophets--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
- Bible.
- Bible. Prophets.
- Physical Description:
- 240 pages ; 23 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Nashville, TN : Abingdon Press, [2005]
- Summary:
- Although the biblical books of the prophets are based upon the careers and experiences of some of the most talented and provocative individuals of their time, the books must be read first as literature. Each book displays its own unique organization, literary characteristics, and theological outlook in presenting the prophets. In the case of Jeremiah, for example, interpreters must even consider two distinctive forms of the book in the Hebrew Bible and the Greek Septuagint. By guiding the reader through the literary structure and language of each of the prophetic books as well as the social roles of the individual prophets, this volume opens the reader to greater understanding and appreciation of the prophets of Israel and Judah.
- Contents:
- The Prophets in Jewish and Christian Scripture
- Reading prophetic books
- The book of Isaiah
- The book of Jeremiah
- The book of Ezekiel
- The book of the twelve Prophets.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-232) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0687008441
- OCLC:
- 60321686
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