The Prophets And Their Interpreters

By William Howitt

Book Overview

The Prophets And Their Interpreters is a scholarly book written by George Vance Smith, which provides an in-depth analysis of the role of prophets and their interpretation throughout history. The book is divided into three parts, each of which explores a different aspect of the prophetic tradition.The first part of the book examines the origins of the prophetic tradition in the ancient Near East, focusing on the role of prophets in Israelite society. Smith explores the biblical accounts of prophets such as Elijah, Isaiah, and Jeremiah, and discusses how their messages were received and interpreted by their contemporaries.The second part of the book looks at the interpretation of prophetic texts throughout history. Smith discusses the different approaches taken by Jewish, Christian, and Muslim scholars to interpreting the prophetic tradition, and explores the ways in which prophetic texts have been used to support different theological and political agendas.The final part of the book examines the contemporary relevance of the prophetic tradition, focusing on the ways in which prophetic voices continue to be heard in modern society. Smith discusses the role of prophetic figures in social and political movements, and explores the ways in which prophetic messages can be applied to contemporary issues such as poverty, war, and environmental degradation.Overall, The Prophets And Their Interpreters is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the prophetic tradition, which will be of interest to scholars of religion, history, and theology, as well as anyone interested in the role of prophets in shaping our understanding of the world.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: 1432682334
• ISBN13: 9781432682330
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"