Social message of the Hebrew prophets
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S.T.B. thesis
Date
1919
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Authors
Stevens, John Mitchell
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OA Version
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Abstract
[What is the meaning of the term "prophet" in
the Old Testament literature? The term “prophet" coming
from the Hebrew word, “nabi" means essentially a
mediator by speech between man and God. He is sometimes given other designations, such as “ man of God,” “servant of Jehovah” and “interpreter.” But the
fundamental content, abides through all of these. The
prophets were the preachers of their day. They are
the beating heart of the Old Testament. They spoke
against the oppression and cruel treatment of the poor
and advocated righteousness and social justice for all.
The prophet is always a man of his own time,
and it is always with the conditions of his own day
that he is vitally concerned.The things he speaks about
are of importance to the people of his own age, wether
they be things pertaining to the internal life and
conduct of the people or things affecting their external
fortunes. And when he speaks, he does so
with the intention of influencing his auditors. Oftimes
the most powerful means of exerting the desired influence
on the minds of hid time is found in what he is able
to reveal of the future.]
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