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Oxford Handbook of the Prophets by Carolyn Sharp — Hardcover 2016

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Item Weight: 49.4 Oz Publication Year: 2016 Publication Name: Oxford Handbook of the Prophets Item Height: 2.4 in Subject: Biblical Studies / Prophets, Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / Old Testament Item Length: 9.8 in Item Width: 6.9 in Dewey Decimal: 224/.06 brand: Oxford University Press, Incorporated Subject Area: Religion Illustrated: Yes Format: Hardcover Type: Textbook LC Classification Number: BS1505.52.O93 2016 gtin13: 9780199859559 Dewey Edition: 23 Reviews: "Skillfully edited This is a substantial and important volume. introducing the academic study of the prophets in all of its complexity is no small task, and Sharp is to be commended on the thoroughness of the volume, along with the accessibility of the essays. The lists of further reading recommended for each essay are very helpful in and of themselves, and the indices will be a boon for those making use of the volume for study and research. With seasoned scholars leading the way, this volume will be a valuable resource for researchers, instructors, and students."--Reading Religion, "[T]his book is, to my knowledge, the best resource available for getting up to speed on the current state of scholarly study on matters relating to the Latter Prophets. The authors are scholars well versed on the topics they cover... [T]he breadth and depth of coverage on the Latter Prophets and related themes in this volume is admirable and helpful for moving beyond what have been typical scholarly concerns on the prophets." --Phillip G. Camp, Review of Biblical Literature "[T]he handbook gathers together essays of exceptional quality, most of which are written by recognized authorities in the field. As such, it provides a reliable and up-to-date point of entry to scholarship on the biblical prophetic literature. Many of the chapters would be suitable for an upper-level undergraduate classroom. For both graduate students and scholars, the volume will be a handy resource for the current state of the field." --Nathan Mastnjak, Religious Studies Review "This outstanding collection of essays presents essential literature for anyone involved in the study and/or teaching of the prophetic literature, both in terms of its individual books as of the corpus as a whole." -- H. Debel, Ephemerides Theologicae Lovanienses "This hefty volume offers a wealth of material on the prophets and prophecy by leading scholars in the field. Addressing contexts, methods, and hermeneutics, it is one-stop shopping for those who want to know how this material is currently being interpreted and where the cutting edges lie...In the current moment, the prophets seem particularly germane."--Christian Century "Skillfully edited This is a substantial and important volume. introducing the academic study of the prophets in all of its complexity is no small task, and Sharp is to be commended on the thoroughness of the volume, along with the accessibility of the essays. The lists of further reading recommended for each essay are very helpful in and of themselves, and the indices will be a boon for those making use of the volume for study and research. With seasoned scholars leading the way, this volume will be a valuable resource for researchers, instructors, and students."--Reading Religion, "This outstanding collection of essays presents essential literature for anyone involved in the study and/or teaching of the prophetic literature, both in terms of its individual books as of the corpus as a whole." -- H. Debel, Ephemerides Theologicae Lovanienses "This hefty volume offers a wealth of material on the prophets and prophecy by leading scholars in the field. Addressing contexts, methods, and hermeneutics, it is one-stop shopping for those who want to know how this material is currently being interpreted and where the cutting edges lie...In the current moment, the prophets seem particularly germane."--Christian Century "Skillfully edited This is a substantial and important volume. introducing the academic study of the prophets in all of its complexity is no small task, and Sharp is to be commended on the thoroughness of the volume, along with the accessibility of the essays. The lists of further reading recommended for each essay are very helpful in and of themselves, and the indices will be a boon for those making use of the volume for study and research. With seasoned scholars leading the way, this volume will be a valuable resource for researchers, instructors, and students."--Reading Religion, "[T]his book is, to my knowledge, the best resource available for getting up to speed on the current state of scholarly study on matters relating to the Latter Prophets. The authors are scholars well versed on the topics they cover... [T]he breadth and depth of coverage on the Latter Prophets and related themes in this volume is admirable and helpful for moving beyond what have been typical scholarly concerns on the prophets." --Phillip G. Camp, Review of Biblical Literature "[T]he handbook gathers together essays of exceptional quality, most of which are written by recognized authorities in the field. As such, it provides a reliable and up-to-date point of entry to scholarship on the biblical prophetic literature. Many of the chapters would be suitable for an upper-level undergraduate classroom. For both graduate students and scholars, the volume will be a handy resource for the current state of the field." --Nathan Mastnjak, Religious Studies Review "This outstanding collection of essays presents essential literature for anyone involved in the study and/or teaching of the prophetic literature, both in terms of its individual books as of the corpus as a whole." -- H. Debel, Ephemerides Theologicae Lovanienses "This hefty volume offers a wealth of material on the prophets and prophecy by leading scholars in the field. Addressing contexts, methods, and hermeneutics, it is one-stop shopping for those who want to know how this material is currently being interpreted and where the cutting edges lie...In the current moment, the prophets seem particularly germane." -- Jacqueline E. Lapsley, Christian Century "Skillfully edited This is a substantial and important volume. introducing the academic study of the prophets in all of its complexity is no small task, and Sharp is to be commended on the thoroughness of the volume, along with the accessibility of the essays. The lists of further reading recommended for each essay are very helpful in and of themselves, and the indices will be a boon for those making use of the volume for study and research. With seasoned scholars leading the way, this volume will be a valuable resource for researchers, instructors, and students." -- Bradford Anderson, Reading Religion, "[T]his book is, to my knowledge, the best resource available for getting up to speed on the current state of scholarly study on matters relating to the Latter Prophets. The authors are scholars well versed on the topics they cover... [T]he breadth and depth of coverage on the Latter Prophets and related themes in this volume is admirable and helpful for moving beyond what have been typical scholarly concerns on the prophets." --Phillip G. Camp, Review ofBiblical Literature"[T]he handbook gathers together essays of exceptional quality, most of which are written by recognized authorities in the field. As such, it provides a reliable and up-to-date point of entry to scholarship on the biblical prophetic literature. Many of the chapters would be suitable for an upper-level undergraduate classroom. For both graduate students and scholars, the volume will be a handy resource for the current state of the field." --Nathan Mastnjak,Religious Studies Review"This outstanding collection of essays presents essential literature for anyone involved in the study and/or teaching of the prophetic literature, both in terms of its individual books as of the corpus as a whole." -- H. Debel, Ephemerides Theologicae Lovanienses"This hefty volume offers a wealth of material on the prophets and prophecy by leading scholars in the field. Addressing contexts, methods, and hermeneutics, it is one-stop shopping for those who want to know how this material is currently being interpreted and where the cutting edges lie...In the current moment, the prophets seem particularly germane." -- Jacqueline E. Lapsley, Christian Century"Skillfully edited This is a substantial and important volume. introducing the academic study of the prophets in all of its complexity is no small task, and Sharp is to be commended on the thoroughness of the volume, along with the accessibility of the essays. The lists of further reading recommended for each essay are very helpful in and of themselves, and the indices will be a boon for those making use of the volume for study and research. With seasonedscholars leading the way, this volume will be a valuable resource for researchers, instructors, and students." -- Bradford Anderson, Reading Religion, "This hefty volume offers a wealth of material on the prophets and prophecy by leading scholars in the field. Addressing contexts, methods, and hermeneutics, it is one-stop shopping for those who want to know how this material is currently being interpreted and where the cutting edges lie...In the current moment, the prophets seem particularly germane."--Christian Century "Skillfully edited This is a substantial and important volume. introducing the academic study of the prophets in all of its complexity is no small task, and Sharp is to be commended on the thoroughness of the volume, along with the accessibility of the essays. The lists of further reading recommended for each essay are very helpful in and of themselves, and the indices will be a boon for those making use of the volume for study and research. With seasoned scholars leading the way, this volume will be a valuable resource for researchers, instructors, and students."--Reading Religion, "[T]his book is, to my knowledge, the best resource available for getting up to speed on the current state of scholarly study on matters relating to the Latter Prophets. The authors are scholars well versed on the topics they cover... [T]he breadth and depth of coverage on the Latter Prophets and related themes in this volume is admirable and helpful for moving beyond what have been typical scholarly concerns on the prophets." --Phillip G. Camp, Review of Biblical Literature"[T]he handbook gathers together essays of exceptional quality, most of which are written by recognized authorities in the field. As such, it provides a reliable and up-to-date point of entry to scholarship on the biblical prophetic literature. Many of the chapters would be suitable for an upper-level undergraduate classroom. For both graduate students and scholars, the volume will be a handy resource for the current state of the field." --Nathan Mastnjak, Religious Studies Review"This outstanding collection of essays presents essential literature for anyone involved in the study and/or teaching of the prophetic literature, both in terms of its individual books as of the corpus as a whole." -- H. Debel, Ephemerides Theologicae Lovanienses"This hefty volume offers a wealth of material on the prophets and prophecy by leading scholars in the field. Addressing contexts, methods, and hermeneutics, it is one-stop shopping for those who want to know how this material is currently being interpreted and where the cutting edges lie...In the current moment, the prophets seem particularly germane." -- Jacqueline E. Lapsley, Christian Century"Skillfully edited This is a substantial and important volume. introducing the academic study of the prophets in all of its complexity is no small task, and Sharp is to be commended on the thoroughness of the volume, along with the accessibility of the essays. The lists of further reading recommended for each essay are very helpful in and of themselves, and the indices will be a boon for those making use of the volume for study and research. With seasoned scholars leading the way, this volume will be a valuable resource for researchers, instructors, and students." -- Bradford Anderson, Reading Religion Table Of Content: Introduction (Carolyn J. Sharp)I. CONTEXTUALIZING THE PROPHETSA. Ancient Social and Cultic Contexts 1 Intermediation in the Ancient Near East (Martti Nissinen) 2 Prophecy and Priesthood (Lester L. Grabbe) 3 Prophecy and Diaspora (Jill Middlemas) 4 Prophecy in Persian Yehud (Jon L. Berquist) 5 Prophecy and Apocalyptic (Stephen L. Cook)B. Historical Methods and Textual Representation 6 Material Culture, Iconography, and the Prophets (Brent A. Strawn) 7 Textual Criticism of the Prophetic Corpus (Eberhard Bons) 8 History and Memory in the Prophets (H. G. M. Williamson)II. INTERPRETING THE PROPHETSC. Literary Criticism 9 Isaiah: Structure, Themes, and Contested Issues (Ulrich Berges) 10 Jeremiah: Structure, Themes, and Contested Issues (Mark Leuchter) 11 Ezekiel: Structure, Themes, and Contested Issues (Andrew Mein) 12 The Twelve: Structure, Themes, and Contested Issues (Rainer Kessler) 13 Daniel and Apocalyptic Imagination (Anathea E. Portier-Young) 14 Metaphorization and Other Tropes in the Prophets (Julia M. O'Brien) 15 Genre Criticism and the Prophets (Barbara Green) 16 Redaction Criticism and the Prophets (James D. Nogalski) D. Topical Studies 17 The Prophet as Persona (Else K. Holt) 18 Prophetic Words and Acts as Survival Literature (Louis Stulman) 19 God and Violence in the Prophets (L. Juliana Claassens)E. Reception History 20 The Prophets and Qumran (Alex P. Jassen) 21 The Prophets in the New Testament (J. Ross Wagner) 22 Rabbinic Reception of the Prophets (Isaac B. Gottlieb) 23 Early Christian Reception of the Prophets (Ronald E. Heine) 24 Medieval Reception of the Prophets (Mary Chilton Callaway)III. ENGAGING THE PROPHETSF. Situated Readings 25 Contemporary Jewish readings of the Prophets (Marvin A. Sweeney) 26 Feminist Interpretation of the Prophets (Christl M. Maier) 27 Womanist Approaches to the Prophets (Valerie Bridgeman) 28 Materialist Analysis of the Prophets (Gale A. Yee) 29 Postcolonial Readings of the Prophets (Steed Vernyl Davidson) 30 Queer Readings of the Prophets (Jennifer J. Williams) 31 Postmodern Engagements of the Prophets (Amy Kalmanofsky)G. Interdisciplinary Interventions 32 The Prophets and Theology (Shannon Craigo-Snell) 33 The Prophets and Ethics (Traci C. West) 34 The Prophets and Pastoral Care (Michael S. Koppel) 35 The Prophets and Homiletics (Leonora Tubbs Tisdale & Carolyn J. Sharp)H. Future Horizons in the Study of the Prophets 36 Futures in Prophetic Studies (Walter Brueggemann) 37 Future Horizons in Study of the Prophets (Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer) TitleLeading: The Series: Oxford Handbooks Ser. ISBN-13: 9780199859559 Author: Carolyn Sharp Synopsis: The Latter Prophets--Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and the Book of the Twelve--comprise a fascinating collection of prophetic oracles, narratives, and vision reports from ancient Israel and Judah. Spanning centuries and showing evidence of compositional growth and editorial elaboration over time, these prophetic books offer an unparalleled view into the cultural norms, theological convictions, and political disputes of Israelite communities caught in the maelstrom of militarized conflicts with the empires of ancient Egypt, Babylonia, and Persia. Instructive for scholar and student alike, The Oxford Handbook of the Prophets features wide-ranging discussion of ancient Near Eastern social and cultic contexts; exploration of focused topics such as the persona of the prophet and the problem of violence in prophetic rhetoric; sophisticated historical and literary analysis of key prophetic texts; issues in reception history, from these texts' earliest reinterpretations at Qumran to Christian appropriations in contemporary homiletics; feminist, materialist, and postcolonial readings engaging the insights of influential contemporary theorists; and more. The diversity of interpretive approaches, clarity of presentation, and breadth of expertise represented here will make this Handbook indispensable for research and teaching on the Latter Prophets., This volume engages the cultural norms and theological convictions of ancient Israel in the shadow of the Egyptian, Babylonian, and Persian empires. Essays explore ancient Near Eastern historical contexts; interpret prophetic narratives and poetry; offer feminist, materialist, and postcolonial readings; and more. Indispensable for scholars and students of the prophets., The Latter Prophets - Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and the Book of the Twelve - comprise a fascinating collection of prophetic oracles, narratives, and vision reports from ancient Israel and Judah. Spanning centuries and showing evidence of compositional growth and editorial elaboration over time, these prophetic books offer an unparalleled view into the cultural norms, theological convictions, and political disputes of Israelite communities caught in the maelstrom of militarized conflicts with the empires of ancient Egypt, Babylonia, and Persia. Instructive for scholar and student alike, The Oxford Handbook of the Prophets features wide-ranging discussion of ancient Near Eastern social and cultic contexts; exploration of focused topics such as the persona of the prophet and the problem of violence in prophetic rhetoric; sophisticated historical and literary analysis of key prophetic texts; issues in reception history, from these texts' earliest reinterpretations at Qumran to Christian appropriations in contemporary homiletics; feminist, materialist, and postcolonial readings engaging the insights of influential contemporary theorists; and more. The diversity of interpretive approaches, clarity of presentation, and breadth of expertise represented here will make this Handbook indispensable for research and teaching on the Latter Prophets., The Latter Prophets--Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and the Book of the Twelve--comprise a fascinating collection of prophetic oracles, narratives, and vision reports from ancient Israel and Judah. Spanning centuries and showing evidence of compositional growth and editorial elaboration over time, these prophetic books offer an unparalleled view into the cultural norms, theological convictions, and political disputes of Israelite communities caught in the maelstrom ofmilitarized conflicts with the empires of ancient Egypt, Babylonia, and Persia. Instructive for scholar and student alike, The Oxford Handbook of the Prophets features wide-ranging discussion of ancientNear Eastern social and cultic contexts; exploration of focused topics such as the persona of the prophet and the problem of violence in prophetic rhetoric; sophisticated historical and literary analysis of key prophetic texts; issues in reception history, from these texts' earliest reinterpretations at Qumran to Christian appropriations in contemporary homiletics; feminist, materialist, and postcolonial readings engaging the insights of influential contemporary theorists; and more. Thediversity of interpretive approaches, clarity of presentation, and breadth of expertise represented here will make this Handbook indispensable for research and teaching on the Latter Prophets. Language: English ISBN-10: 0199859558 Intended Audience: Scholarly & Professional Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated LCCN: 2015-033600 Number of Pages: 696 Pages

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The Oxford Handbook of the Prophets by Carolyn Sharp Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description This volume engages the cultural norms and theological convictions of ancient Israel in the shadow of the Egyptian, Babylonian, and Persian empires. Essays explore ancient Near Eastern historical contexts; interpret prophetic narratives and poetry; offer feminist, materialist, and postcolonial readings; and more. Indispensable for scholars and students of the prophets. Publisher Description The Latter Prophets--Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and the Book of the Twelve--comprise a fascinating collection of prophetic oracles, narratives, and vision reports from ancient Israel and Judah. Spanning centuries and showing evidence of compositional growth and editorial elaboration over time, these prophetic books offer an unparalleled view into the cultural norms, theological convictions, and political disputes of Israelite communities caught in the maelstrom ofmilitarized conflicts with the empires of ancient Egypt, Babylonia, and Persia. Instructive for scholar and student alike, The Oxford Handbook of the Prophets features wide-ranging discussion of ancientNear Eastern social and cultic contexts; exploration of focused topics such as the persona of the prophet and the problem of violence in prophetic rhetoric; sophisticated historical and literary analysis of key prophetic texts; issues in reception history, from these texts' earliest reinterpretations at Qumran to Christian appropriations in contemporary homiletics; feminist, materialist, and postcolonial readings engaging the insights of influential contemporary theorists; and more. Thediversity of interpretive approaches, clarity of presentation, and breadth of expertise represented here will make this Handbook indispensable for research and teaching on the Latter Prophets. Author Biography Carolyn J. Sharp is Professor of Hebrew Scriptures at Yale Divinity School. She is interested in literary analysis, critical theory, feminist interpretation, homiletical theory and praxis, and intersections of theology and ethics in pedagogy. Her books include Prophecy and Ideology in Jeremiah (2003), Irony and Meaning in the Hebrew Bible (2009), and Wrestling the Word: The Hebrew Scriptures and the Christian Believer(2010). Details ISBN 0199859558 ISBN-13 9780199859559 Title The Oxford Handbook of the Prophets Author Carolyn Sharp Format Hardcover Year 2016 Pages 768 Publisher Oxford University Press Inc GE_Item_ID:137030394; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

  1. This book is a must-have for anyone studying biblical prophets! Carolyn Sharp’s collection offers deep insights into ancient Israel’s cultural and theological landscape, blending historical context with fresh perspectives like feminist and postcolonial readings. The essays are rich, well-researched, and accessible—perfect for scholars and students alike. The hardcover edition is sturdy and well-made, great for frequent reference. Highly recommend adding this to your library!

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