Abstract

In this introduction to the prophets, Redditt attempts to give people with limited knowledge of the biblical prophets a general overview of this phenomenon as well as a treatment of the so-called writing prophets in particular. This is done in a conversational type of writing understandable to the novice or layperson.

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  • Introduction to the prophetsIn this introduction to the prophets, Redditt attempts to give people with limited knowledge of the biblical prophets a general overview of this phenomenon as well as a treatment of the so-called writing prophets in particular

  • Redditt starts off by discussing what a prophet is; he prefers to refer to the biblical prophets as both ‘Foretellers’ and ‘Forthtellers’ – ‘servants of God speaking to people of their own audiences on all kinds of subjects’ (p. xiii–xiv)

  • An overview is given of the phenomenon of prophets in the Ancient Near East and in the Old Testament, addressing topics like terms used for prophets, true and false prophets and their relation to kings, priests and wise men

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Introduction to the prophetsIn this introduction to the prophets, Redditt attempts to give people with limited knowledge of the biblical prophets a general overview of this phenomenon as well as a treatment of the so-called writing prophets in particular. How to cite this book review: Cronjé, S.I., 2011, ‘Introduction to the prophets’, Verbum et Ecclesia 32(1), Art. In this introduction to the prophets, Redditt attempts to give people with limited knowledge of the biblical prophets a general overview of this phenomenon as well as a treatment of the so-called writing prophets in particular.

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