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Languages : en
Pages : 582
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Ancient Hebrew Literature: Prophecy and poetry
Author: Prophecy, Poetry and Hosea
Author: Gerald MorrisPublisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 0567280667
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
The books of the Latter Prophets have traditionally been treated as persuasive speeches, and interpreted according to their rhetoric. At the same time, interpreters recognize the poetic form of much prophecy. This study takes up the notion of the 'prophet' as 'poet', focusing on word-play in Hosea and on the lyrical plot of that book; the case is made for treating Hosea as a stark, full-length poem of inexhaustible power.
Poetry and Prophecy
Author: James L. KugelPublisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 9780801495687
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 268
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An Introduction to the Old Testament Poetic Books
Author: C. Hassell BullockPublisher: Moody Publishers
ISBN: 1575674505
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
The poetic books of the Old Testament--Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon--are often called humankind's reach toward God. The other books of the Old Testament picture God's reach toward man through the redemptive story. Yet these five books reveal the very hear of men and women struggling with monumental issues such as suffering, sin, forgiveness, joy, worship, and the passionate love between a man and woman. C. Hassell Bullock, a noted Old Testament scholar, delves deep into the hearts of the five poetic books, offering readers helpful details such as harmeneutical considerations for each book, theological content and themes, detailed analysis of each book, and cultural perspectives. Hebrew is a language of "intrinsic musical quality that naturally supports poetic expression," says Bullock in his introduction. That poetic expression comes from the heart of the Old Testament writers and reaches all of us exactly where we are in our own struggles and joys.
Pottery, Poetry, and Prophecy
Author: David Noel FreedmanPublisher: Eisenbrauns
ISBN: 9780931464041
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
"A collection of articles and essays, practically all of which were published during the 1970's."
The Prophetic Imagination
Author: Walter BrueggemannPublisher: Fortress Press
ISBN: 9780800632878
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
In this challenging and enlightening treatment, Brueggemann traces the lines from the radical vision of Moses to the solidification of royal power in Solomon to the prophetic critique of that power with a new vision of freedom in the prophets. Here he traces the broad sweep from Exodus to Kings to Jeremiah to Jesus. He highlights that the prophetic vision and not only embraces the pain of the people but creates an energy and amazement based on the new thing that God is doing. In this new edition, Brueggemann has completely revised the text, updated the notes, and added a new preface.
Biblical Poetry and the Art of Close Reading
Author: J. Blake CoueyPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108698190
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
This volume explores the aesthetic dimensions of biblical poetry, offering close readings of poems across the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. Composed of essays by fifteen leading scholars of biblical poetry, it offers creative and insightful close readings of poems from across the canon of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament (Psalms, wisdom poetry, Song of Songs, prophecy, and poetry in biblical narrative). The essays build on recent advances in our understanding of biblical poetry and engage a variety of theoretical perspectives and current trends in the study of literature. They demonstrate the rewards of careful attention to textual detail, and they provide models of the practice of close reading for students, scholars, and general readers. They also highlight the rich aesthetic value of the biblical poetic corpus and offer reflection on the nature of poetry itself as a meaningful and enduring form of art.
Wolf Lamb Bomb
Author: Aviya KushnerPublisher:
ISBN: 9781949039177
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Aviya Kushner (The Grammar of God) places the prophet Isaiah in the position of poet, crooner, and rival in her debut poetry collection, seeking a guide in poetry and in life.
When Everything's on Fire
Author: Brian ZahndPublisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 1514003341
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
Is it possible to hold on to faith in an age of unbelief? Written with personal and pastoral experience, Brian Zahnd extends an invitation to move beyond the crisis of faith toward the journey of reconstruction. As the world rapidly changes in ways that feel incompatible with Christianity, this book provides much-needed hope that a stronger, more confident faith is possible.
A Farewell to Mars
Author: Brian ZahndPublisher: David C Cook
ISBN: 143470792X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
We know Jesus the Savior, but have we met Jesus, Prince of Peace? When did we accept vengeance as an acceptable part of the Christian life? How did violence and power seep into our understanding of faith and grace? For those troubled by this trend toward the sword, perhaps there is a better way. What if the message of Jesus differs radically differs from the drumbeats of war we hear all around us? Using his own journey from war crier to peacemaker and his in-depth study of peace in the scriptures, author and pastor Brian Zahnd reintroduces us to the gospel of Peace.