Eighth Century Prophets: A Social Analysis - Softcover

Premnath, D. N.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0827208170 ISBN 13: 9780827208179

Publisher: Chalice Press, 2003

Synopsis

In this powerful sociological introduction, D. N. Premnath brings together the social reality of eighth century B.C.E. Israel and Judah and the prophetic oracles of Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, and Micah to explore the significance of their prophetic message and vision in today's context. He focuses on various dimensions of land accumulation by the upper class and the effect on the poor. Premnath uniquely uses a systemic sociological approach, incorporating both comparative and historical data, to reconstruct the social reality of the period and to reveal aspects of the oracles not covered by previous exegesis. The sociohistorical section will be of keen interest to students as well as to scholars.

About this title

About the Author:

D. N. Premnath is academic dean and associate professor of biblical studies at St. Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry in Rochester, New York.

About this edition

• Publisher: Chalice Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0827208170
• ISBN 13: 9780827208179
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 242