The Hebrew Prophets: Visionaries of the Ancient World (Classic Bible) [Hardcover]

Lawrence Boadt (Editor), Archbishop Desmund Tutu (Foreword)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0312222106 | ISBN-13: 978-0312222109 | Publication Date: June 19, 1999

The prophets of the Ancient world were mystics whose words have transcended the ages. In this collection, Biblical scholars look at passages from the writings of the period, from Isaiah's portrayal of the suffering Messiah to Daniel's dream of the Ancient of Days pronouncing judgment on the earth, to show their importance for us today.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Armed with forewords by the likes of John Updike and Desmond Tutu, this splendid new series re-introduces the Bible through its pervasive cultural presence. Each volume includes an informative and well-written introduction to the meaning of scripture in the works of Handel, Joseph Conrad, and many others, followed by selections from the Authorized Version. While this approach may be too literary for some readers, the series ought to remind many of the joy and profit to be found in these ancient writings and of their immeasurable influence from their own day to ours. Highly recommended.
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"These books provide a fine way of opening the Bible to the contemporary beginning reader." --The Bible Today

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan (June 19, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312222106
• ISBN-13: 978-0312222109
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,878,640 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)