Prophecy and the Biblical Prophets

Zusatztext 'Sawyer has always extended the boundaries of biblical criticism: his textbook covers much more ground than most. The original edition included the interpretation of prophecy in Judaism! Christianity and Islam; now a chapter on feminist issues is added. The bibliography is also updated. Highly recommended.'Philip R. Davies! Booklist Klappentext A revised and updated edition of a classic textbook in the Oxford Bible Series about prophecy and prophets! this book is a clear and succinct study of prophecy both as a phenomenon in the wide context and as represented in the Bible. Surveying all the prophets from Moses to Huldah! the author also looks at the interpretation of prophecy through history by Christians! Muslims! and Jews--and most recently by feminists. This lucid and succinct study will be essential to those interested in biblical studies or religion--be it Christianity! Judaism! or Hinduism. Zusammenfassung A succinct study of prophecy, both as a phenomenon in the wide context and as represented in the Bible. The author also looks at the interpretation of prophecy through history by Christians, Muslims, Jews and most recently by feminists.

Product details

• Authors: Sawyer, John F. A. Sawyer, John F. A. (Head of Department of Religiou Sawyer
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.06.1993
• EAN: 9780198262091
• ISBN: 978-0-19-826209-1
• No. of pages: 196
• Series: Oxford Bible; Oxford Bible Series; Oxford Bible Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Religious, Religion: general, Christianity, Feminism & feminist theory, Feminism and feminist theory, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Biblical Studies & Exegesis, Criticism & Exegesis Of Sacred Texts