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Prophets
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- Book Synopsis
- <p><strong>"A brilliant study of the Hebrew prophets, one of the most penetrating works . . . [of] our time."-- Will Herberg</strong></p><p><strong>From the legendary twentieth-century Jewish Theologian and author of <em>Man is Not Alone</em> and <em>God in Search of Man</em>, comes a beautiful new hardcover edition of Abraham Heschel's masterwork of Biblical scholarship, <em>The Prophets</em>.</strong></p><p>When it was first published in 1962, <em>The Prophets</em> was hailed as a masterpiece. Since then, Heschel's classic work has stood the test of time. <em>The Prophets</em> 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.</p>
- About The Author
- Abraham J. Heschel (1907-1972), born in Poland, moved to the United States in 1940. A professor at the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York, Heschel became an active and well-known participant in the Civil Rights movement and the protests against the Vietnam War.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780063347960
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Harper, (05 December 2023)
- Number of Pages
- 704
- Weight
- 786 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 232 x 156 x 52 mm
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- Categories:
- Philosophy of religion History of religion Comparative Religion Judaism Judaism: sacred texts and revered writings Jewish texts: Tanakh, Torah, Nevi’im, Ketuvim Christianity Bibles Old Testaments New Testaments Christian Churches, denominations, groups Theology Spirituality and religious experience Mysticism Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts Ancient religions and Mythologies Ancient Ancient classical or medieval texts Literary reference works