Prophecy and the biblical prophets / John F.A. Sawyer.

Revised edition of: Prophecy and the prophets of the Old Testament. c1987.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 160-166) and indexes.

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1. The Phenomenon of Prophecy -- The prophetic experience -- Divine possession -- Prophetic symbolism and second sight -- Miracle-working -- Predicting the future -- The role of the prophet in society -- 2. The Prophetic Literature -- The oracle -- Messenger speech -- Other literary types -- Editorial arrangement -- 3. The Message of the Prophets -- Social justice -- The God of the prophets -- The city of David -- The Day of the Lord -- 4. The Prophets (I): Moses to Huldah -- The Five Books of Moses -- The Former Prophets -- 5. The Prophets (II): Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel -- 6. The Prophets (III): Daniel to Malachi -- Daniel -- The twelve Minor Prophets -- 7. Prophecy and Interpretation -- Prophecy and fulfilment in the Bible and the early Church -- The Prophets in ancient Judaism -- Biblical Prophecy in the history of religion.

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