The Lord Roars: Recovering the Prophetic Voice for Today
Outreach 2023 Resource of the Year (Theology and Biblical Studies)The world cries out for a prophetic word to the chaos, unrest, and destructiveness of our times. Can the biblical prophets speak into our world today?Old Testament ethicist M. Daniel Carroll R. shows that learning from the prophets can make us better prepared for Christian witness. In this guide to the ethical material of Old Testament prophetic literature, Carroll highlights key ethical concerns of the three prophets most associated with social critiqueAmos, Isaiah, and Micahshowing their relevance for those who wish to speak with a prophetic voice today.The book focuses on the pride that generates injustice and the religious life that legitimates an unacceptable status quoboth of which bring judgmentas well as the ethical importance of the visions of restoration after divine judgment. Each of these components in the biblical text makes its own particular call to readers to respond in an appropriate manner. The book also links biblical teaching with prophetic voices of the modern era.
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The Lord Roars: Recovering the Prophetic Voice for Today
Outreach 2023 Resource of the Year (Theology and Biblical Studies)The world cries out for a prophetic word to the chaos, unrest, and destructiveness of our times. Can the biblical prophets speak into our world today?Old Testament ethicist M. Daniel Carroll R. shows that learning from the prophets can make us better prepared for Christian witness. In this guide to the ethical material of Old Testament prophetic literature, Carroll highlights key ethical concerns of the three prophets most associated with social critiqueAmos, Isaiah, and Micahshowing their relevance for those who wish to speak with a prophetic voice today.The book focuses on the pride that generates injustice and the religious life that legitimates an unacceptable status quoboth of which bring judgmentas well as the ethical importance of the visions of restoration after divine judgment. Each of these components in the biblical text makes its own particular call to readers to respond in an appropriate manner. The book also links biblical teaching with prophetic voices of the modern era.
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ISBN-13: | 9781540965080 |
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Publisher: | Baker Publishing Group |
Publication date: | 08/16/2022 |
Series: | Theological Explorations for the Church Catholic |
Pages: | 160 |
Product dimensions: | 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x (d) |
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