Prophecy and prophets
Subtitle: the diversity of contemporary issues in scholarship
By: edited by Yehoshua Gitay.
Contributors: Gitay, Yehoshua.
Series: The Society of Biblical Literature Semeia studies; Semeia studies.
Publisher: Scholars Press
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Atlanta, Ga
Language: eng
Number of pages: 174
Subjects: Bible. O.T. -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.; Prophets.; Prophecy -- Comparative studies.; Middle East -- Religion.
Description: Generations of readers have been inspired by the prophets and the literature ascribed to them. This present volume offers a remarkable cross-section of insightful research by scholars from around the world who have devoted decades to research on prophets and prophetic literature. Comparative studies and traditional critical issues are enhanced by the utilization of literary and social world perspectives. The history of interpretation by artists provides an innovative angle of vision.

Readers of Prophets and Prophecy will learn much about the diverse ways in which prominent scholars are currently assessing Hebrew Bible prophetic literature. The volume offers an entree into the methodological pluralism of biblical studies at the turn of the millennium.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.