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OverviewIlluminating the ethical legacy of the biblical prophets, Path of the Prophets identifies the prophetic moment in the lives of eighteen biblical figures and demonstrates their compelling relevance to us today. While the Bible almost exclusively names men as prophets, Rabbi Barry L. Schwartz celebrates heroic, largely unknown biblical women such as Shiphrah, Tirzah, and Hannah. He also deepens readers' interpretations of more familiar biblical figures not generally thought of as prophets, such as Joseph, Judah, and Caleb. Schwartz introduces the prophets with creative, first-person retellings of their decisive experiences, followed by key biblical narratives, context, and analysis. He weighs our heroes' and heroines' legacies-their obstacles and triumphs-and considers how their ethical examples live on; he guides us on how to integrate biblical-ethical values into our lives; and he challenges each of us to walk the prophetic path today. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Barry L. SchwartzPublisher: Jewish Publication Society Imprint: Jewish Publication Society ISBN: 9780827613096ISBN 10: 0827613091 Pages: 352 Publication Date: 01 March 2018 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsAcknowledgments About This Book Preface: Why the Prophets? Introduction: The Ethics-Driven Life Part 1. To Do Justly 1. Abraham’s Argument: The Path of Protest 2. Shiphrah’s Defiance: The Path of Civil Disobedience 3. Moses’ Encounter: The Path of Freedom 4. Tirzah’s Challenge: The Path of Equality 5. Samuel’s Warning: The Path of Rebuke 6. Nathan’s Parable: The Path of Righteousness Part 2. To Love Mercy 7. Judah’s Step Forward: The Path of Repentance 8. Joseph’s Cry: The Path of Forgiveness 9. Ruth’s Vow: The Path of Kindness 10. Elisha’s Invitation: The Path of Healing 11. Jeremiah’s Scroll: The Path of Hope 12. Jonah’s Lesson: The Path of Compassion Part 3. To Walk Humbly 13. Miriam’s Celebration: The Path of Joy 14. Caleb’s Spirit: The Path of Faith 15. Hannah’s Prayer: The Path of Prayer 16. Elijah’s Voice: The Path of Humility 17. Isaiah’s Vision: The Path of Peace 18. Ezra’s Torah: The Path of Wisdom A Prophetic Glossary Study Guide: Living the Bible Notes BibliographyReviewsThe prophets call us passionately to justice-but alas, the prophetic books are not easy to understand. Schwartz has done the seemingly impossible by delving clearly into the prophets' ethical dilemmas and urging readers to face those injustices of yesterday and today. As we yearn for religious voices that will challenge entrenched ideologies, this is a desperately needed volume. -Rabbi Eric Yoffie, president emeritus, Union for Reform Judaism -- Rabbi Eric Yoffie Rabbi Schwartz brings new life to the men and women of the Bible, ordinary people who did extraordinary things-and challenges us to do the same, to make the most of life's journey. -Rabbi Sally J. Priesand, author of Judaism and the New Woman -- Rabbi Sally J. Priesand Path of the Prophets is the most significant new contribution to our understanding of the prophets so far in the twenty-first century-filled with new insights, important for Jewish scholarship, and a joy to read for anyone who has ever grappled with the meaning and contemporary relevance of the Bible. -Rabbi Michael Lerner, editor of Tikkun magazine -- Rabbi Michael Lerner Author InformationRabbi Barry L. Schwartz is director of The Jewish Publication Society and rabbi of Congregation Adas Emuno, Leonia, New Jersey. He is the author of Judaism’s Great Debates: Timeless Controversies from Abraham to Herzl (JPS, 2012) and Jewish Heroes, Jewish Values, among other volumes. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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