The Social Teachings of the Jewish Prophets: A Study in Biblical Sociology (Classic Reprint)

We are in the midst of a renaissance in the study of theO ld Testament scriptures. The evidence of this fact is to be found in the large number of volumes that are now appearing from the press, dealing with many phases of Jewish literature. This awakening is largely the result of recent efforts to relate the ethical, legislative and social teachings of Israel to the problems and conditions of the present day. The content of the prophetic literature is rich in suggestiveness and social teaching for an age like our own. The realization of this fact makes it desirable to search out and evaluate this social content. This point of view has given a new significance to the work of the Jewish prophet, and stimulated a new interest in his message to the world. This volume is the outgrowth of studies begun in the University of Chicago several years ago, and since made use of in a series of lectures delivered to college students and instructors. The approach to the study of prophetic literature from the social point of view has aroused a genuine interest, but the fact that I could find no book that exactly met the requirements made the instruction somewhat difficult. It happens that a volume or two has recently appeared which partially supplies this need. It will be obvious to theB ible student that the study has its limitations.
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