The Prophets of Israel and Their Place in History to the Close of the Eighth Century BC

""The Prophets of Israel and Their Place in History to the Close of the Eighth Century BC"" is a comprehensive study of the prophetic tradition in ancient Israel, written by W. Robertson Smith. The book explores the historical, social, and religious context in which the prophets emerged, and examines the messages and teachings of the major prophetic figures from Amos to Isaiah. Smith argues that the prophets played a crucial role in shaping Israelite religion and society, and that their messages were often critical of the ruling classes and their religious practices. The book also provides a detailed analysis of the literary and theological aspects of prophetic literature, and discusses the influence of the prophetic tradition on later Jewish and Christian thought. Overall, ""The Prophets of Israel and Their Place in History to the Close of the Eighth Century BC"" is a seminal work in the field of biblical studies, offering a nuanced and insightful examination of the prophetic tradition in ancient Israel.1895. A collection of eight lectures by Smith, the widely admired theologian. Contents: Israel and Jehovah; Jehovah and the Gods of the Nations; Amos and the House of Jehu; Hosea and the Fall of Ephraim; The Kingdom of Judah and the Beginnings of Isaiah's Work; The Earlier Prophecies of Isaiah; Isaiah and Micah in the Reign of Hezekiah; and The Deliverance from Assyria.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.