Prophetic Poetry

Author : Barbara Bakke Kaiser
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532662911

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Reading Prophetic Poetry by Barbara Bakke Kaiser Pdf

This volume seeks to guide students in religious or literary studies or other interested readers toward understanding and appreciation of biblical prophetic poetry. Each of the three sections of the book includes a chapter examining one of the literary features with brief examples from prophetic texts, followed by another chapter of applied criticism of a full prophetic poem (Joel 2 on parallelism, Jeremiah 4 on voice, and Isaiah 24 on design). Among the distinct features of the book are diagrams of parallel lines, promoting two-dimensional, “binocular” reading of the poems. Of all the literature of the Bible, prophetic poetry has probably been least accessible to the modern reader. Language is dense, images are obscure, and logical development of ideas seems almost inaccessible. Reading Prophetic Poetry seeks to help readers appreciate the luminous beauty of the language and the austere power and surprising relevance of the ideas in these relatively obscure biblical texts. It introduces an accessible approach to prophetic poetry which invites readers to turn to the biblical texts on their own with new ideas for appreciating the riches of these ancient poems.

Author : Ronald L. Faust
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781608990979

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Prophetic Poetry by Ronald L. Faust Pdf

This poetry becomes an agent of transformation in offering a new direction for our lives. It provokes a little holy agitation by tossing poems like pebbles into placid pools of water to cause some waves. Such poetry gives us prophetic alerts to pay attention to things that matter, like peace not war, like economic and immigrant justice, like an earthy passion for life more than death. This book of poems describes a link between poets and peacemakers: Maybe peacemakers are like insurgent poets, Irrelevant, dissident, disregarding the status quo, Imagining a vision of a world that gets along This poetry--too dangerous for right wing religion--will offer a resource for church activists and for taking the next step of courage. It will be a companion for marching to a different drummer and hearing the still voice of God amplified through ordinary occasions.

Author : Traian Morovan
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-07
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781543408768

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Prophetic Poetry Revelations by Traian Morovan Pdf

Several of my poems have been inspired by God and Jesus, and I have compiled a selection of my favorites that I have written over the years. I am here to give a message for all that have eyes and ears that you may see and hear this warning. I hope this book finds you well and healthy. I hope it brings upon you blessings of love, health, and wisdom from God, our Creator. Amen!

Author : Reuven Shoham
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004501355

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Poetry and Prophecy by Reuven Shoham Pdf

The book discusses the image of the prophet and the role of prophecy in Modern Hebrew Poetry. The first part of the book presents the prophetic archetypal biographies of prophets, heroes and artists in Hebrew and European mythologies. It also examines the historical facts which lead to the departure of the prophet from Hebrew literature following the destruction of the second temple. Finally, it addresses the necessity of reappearance of the prophet in the 18th and 19th centuries in Hebrew thought and literature and provides a short history of that reappearance in Haskala literature. The second part focuses upon three major “prophets poets”: Haim N. Bialik, Avraham Shlonski and Uri Z. Greenberg. The book may be of interest to scholars of Literature, Judaism, Philosophy, Science of Religion, Anthropology, Folklore and Rhetoric.

Author : C. Hassell Bullock,David M. Howard Jr.,Herbert Wolf
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 1608 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2007-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802482860

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Introduction to the Old Testament, set of four books (Prophetic, Poetic, Pentateuch, Historical) by C. Hassell Bullock,David M. Howard Jr.,Herbert Wolf Pdf

This package contains all four books of An Introduction to the Old Testament set: An Introduction to the Old Testament Historical Books, An Introduction to the Old Testament Poetic Books, An Introduction to the Old Testament Prophetic Books,and An Introduction to the Old Testament Pentateuch. In An Introduction to the Old Testament Historical Books, incredible events, amazing love stories, larger-than-life personalities and deep theological implications and themes are just part of the treasure that awaits readers. These books tell the story of the nation of Israel and the God who loves her, punishes her, and always brings this recalcitrant people back to Himself. In An Introduction to the Old Testament Poetic Books, C. Hassell Bullock, a noted Old Testament scholar, delves deep into the hearts of the five poetic books, offering readers helpful details such as hermeneutical considerations for each book, theological content and themes, detailed analysis of each book, and cultural perspectives. In An Introduction to the Old Testament Prophetic Books, C. Hassell Bullock presents a clear picture of some of history's most profound spokesmen--the Old Testament prophets--and the God who shaped them. Our generational distance from the age of the prophets might seem to be a measureless chasm. Yet we dare not make the mistake of assuming that passing years have rendered irrelevant not only the Old Testament prophets, but also the God who comprehends, spans, and transcends all time. In An Introduction to the Old Testament Pentateuch, Old Testament expert Herbert Wolf provides layreaders and scholars alike with a strong undergirding of understanding and knowledge in this introduction that reveals both the seriousness and excitement of the Pentateuch.

Author : Wallis C. Baxter III
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2022-05-04
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781793641212

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Phillis Wheatley as Prophetic Poet by Wallis C. Baxter III Pdf

In You Must Be Born Again: Phillis Wheatley as Prophetic Poet, the author argues that Phillis Wheatley is the mother of liberation theology. The author uses Wheatley’s poetry and life experiences to create a portrait of Wheatley beyond that of a poet. Wheatley is described as both poet and visionary who wrestles with God during the creative process. The lyrical expressions of Wheatley’s poetry unlock the spiritual impressions on her heart. The author sets up the racial dynamics of Wheatley’s time and her engagement with those politics. As a preacher, Wheatley combats the immoral undercurrent that erodes the community’s social, economic, and spiritual foundation as well as its political systems. The author positions Wheatley as one uniquely qualified to address the hypocrisy within her world and, by implication, present-day society by calling for immersion into a radical understanding of love and justice, resulting in a renewed hope for equality and a pathway toward equity.

Author : Patricia Johnson
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781449774394

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Prophetic Poetry by Patricia Johnson Pdf

I went to a Salvation Army dinner with some of the staff of our church and came out knowing something had happened to me spiritually! The next morning, in my devotions, singing In My Life Lord Be Glorified, I heard, I am glorified. It was the beginning of my poetry. In the first poem He gave me, I realized He had birthed in my heart a ministry of missions. My mission field is wherever the Lord places me. I love sharing Jesus with everyone, but my special love is young people. Ive been blessed to spend much time with the Lord, sitting at His feet, in worship and praise, which what much of this poetry is about. Many are about sharing Jesus with the lost and the importance of salvation. They show His love and compassion for each and every one of us in different ways. One shows the Lords sense of humor, in that its about how the Lord defeated the Devil through the Cross at Calvary. Most are prophetic and about winning the lost to Jesus. Remember, as you are reading and being blessed, Jesus loves each and every one of you so much, He shed His blood and died on the cross at Calvary for all of our sins. Hes resurrected, hallelujah, and seated at the right hand of God the Father, interceding for all who have been saved and are His! Praise God!

Author : Kahlil Gibran
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1951
Category : Mysticism
ISBN : MINN:31951D019832433

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The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran Pdf

Author : Nick Halpern
Publisher : Univ of Wisconsin Press
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0299173402

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Everyday and Prophetic by Nick Halpern Pdf

Everyday and Prophetic is the first book to describe and analyze at length the prophetic voice and the everyday voice in postwar and contemporary American poetry. Nick Halpern's commentaries on the work of Robert Lowell, A.R. Ammons, James Merrill, Adrienne Rich, Jorie Graham, and Louise Glück, serve the reader with a fresh and original context in which to see their work, and Postwar American poetry as a whole.

Author : David L. Petersen
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2002-04-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781611647402

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The Prophetic Literature by David L. Petersen Pdf

Respected scholar David Petersen provides a systematic and comprehensive introduction to the prophetic literature. Petersen takes into account the major advances in current research as he examines both the literature of the latter prophets (Isaiah-Malachi) as well as the Hebrew texts that describe the work and words of Israel's earlier prophets (e.g., Elijah and Elisha in 1 & 2 Kings).

Author : James L. Kugel
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0801495687

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Poetry and Prophecy by James L. Kugel Pdf

Author : J. Blake Couey,Elaine T James
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2018-08-30
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 9781107156203

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Biblical Poetry and the Art of Close Reading by J. Blake Couey,Elaine T James Pdf

Explores the aesthetic dimensions of biblical poetry, offering close readings of poems across the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament.

Author : Oludamini Ogunnaike
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2020-01-28
Category : Islamic poetry
ISBN : 1911141465

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Poetry in Praise of Prophetic Perfection by Oludamini Ogunnaike Pdf

The vibrant tradition of West African Arabic poetry is dominated by the genre of madih, that is, poetry in praise of the Prophet Muhammad. This genre of poetry has been mostly ignored in Western scholarship and dismissed as mere 'pious praise' lacking any significant intellectual content. In Poetry in Praise of Prophetic Perfection, Dr Oludamimi Ogunnaike challenges the misconceptions around West African madih poetry and addresses the scope and depth of this genre; he not only explores its rich lyrical nature and its foundations in the Qur'an, Hadith, pre-Islamic and early Islamic poetry, but also its inextricable link to Sufism and Sufi doctrines of cosmology, ontology and epistemology. Drawing on Sufi traditions and practices, the author expounds on the various ways in which West African madih poetry both describes and facilitates the ultimate fulfilment of the human potential, the Perfect Human (al-Insan al-Kamil) or the attainment of the Praiseworthy Station (al-Maqam al-Mahmud) of which the Prophet Muhammad is the highest example. Poetry in Praise of Prophetic Perfection includes translations of numerous extracts from madih poetry (accompanied by the original Arabic); while the Appendix presents a selection of complete poems--the most popular and influential poems of this tradition. Poetry in Praise of Prophetic Perfection is an opportunity for readers to gain access and appreciation of a unique genre of spiritual Islamic poetry, and, given that it includes the original Arabic, also enables the recitation of the poetry for devotional purposes.

Author : Mark S. Burrows,Hilary Davies,Josephine von Zitzewitz
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781000194678

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Prophetic Witness and the Reimagining of the World by Mark S. Burrows,Hilary Davies,Josephine von Zitzewitz Pdf

This book explores the prophetic characteristics of literature, particularly poetry, that seek to reimagine the world in which it is written. Using theological and philosophical insights it charts the relentless impulse of literature to propose alternative visions, practicable or utopian, and point toward possibilities of renewal and change. Drawing from each of the three main Abrahamic religions, as well as Greek and Latin classics, an international group of scholars utilise a diverse range of analytical and interpretive methods to draw out the prophetic voice in poetry. Looking at the writings of figures like T. S. Elliot, Blake, Wittgenstein and Isaiah, the theme of the prophetic is shown to be of timely importance given the current state of geo-political challenges and uncertainties and offers a much-needed critical discussion of these broad cultural questions. This collection of essays offers readers an insight into the constructive power of literature. As such, it will be of great interest to scholars working in Religion and the Arts, Religious Studies, Theology and Aesthetics.

Author : James Darsey
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1999-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780814744154

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The Prophetic Tradition and Radical Rhetoric in America by James Darsey Pdf

This expansive volume traces the rhetoric of reform across American history, examining such pivotal periods as the American Revolution, slavery, McCarthyism, and today's gay liberation movement. At a time when social movements led by religious leaders, from Louis Farrakhan to Pat Buchanan, are playing a central role in American politics, James Darsey connects this radical tradition with its prophetic roots. Public discourse in the West is derived from the Greek principles of civility, diplomacy, compromise, and negotiation. On this model, radical speech is often taken to be a sympton of social disorder. Not so, contends Darsey, who argues that the rhetoric of reform in America represents the continuation of a tradition separate from the commonly accepted principles of the Greeks. Though the links have gone unrecognized, the American radical tradition stems not from Aristotle, he maintains, but from the prophets of the Hebrew Bible.