This revised and enlarged edition of a classic in Old Testament scholarship reflects the most up-to-date research on the prophetic books and offers substantially expanded discussions of important new insight on Isaiah and the other prophets.
Editorial Reviews
"Blenkinsopp's book remains the premier study of Israelite prophecy from a social-historical perspective: intelligent, well-researched, always thought-provoking." --Christopher R. Seitz, Professor of Old Testament, Yale University Divinity School
"This is the best critical history of the phenomenon of prophecy in ancient Israel. It has the virtue of covering the entire course of prophetic books with judicious attention to the important historical, social, and literary matters." --James L. Mays, Professor Emeritus of Hebrew and Old Testament Interpretation, Union Theological Seminary in Virginia
"In the context of the current deluge of proposed new readings of prophetic texts, Blenkinsopp has provided an informed, reliable, and readable guide." --James Limburg, Professor of Old Testament, Luther Seminary
"Professor Blenkinsopp's study of the hsitory of Israelite prophecy has already proved itself as the standard English-language work on the subject....This revised edition will ensure that it is read and used for a long time to come. I can commend it unreservedly." --Ronald E. Clements, Emeritus Professor of Old Testament Studies, King's College, University of London
About the Author
Joseph Blenkinsopp is John A. O'Brien Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana. He is the author of Sage, Priest, Prophet: Religious and Intellectual Leadership in Ancient Israel and coauthor of Families in Ancient Israel.
