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The Prophets

by Abraham Joshua Heschel · 1955

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Abraham Heschel is a seminal name in religious studies and the author of Man Is Not Aloneand God in Search of Man.When The Prophetswas first published in 1962, it was immediately recognized as a masterpiece of biblical scholarship.

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The Prophetsprovides a unique opportunity for readers of the Old Testament, both Christian and Jewish, to gain fresh and deep knowledge of Israel's prophetic movement. The author's profound understanding of the prophets also opens the door to new insight into the philosophy of religion.

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epic · 704 pages

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