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Originally published in English in 1949, The Prophetic Faith features Martin Buber's readings of select biblical prophets—especially Isaiah and Deborah, the only female prophet and judge in the Hebrew Bible. In an approach that combines insights from biblical prophecy with a concern for events in the here and now, Buber outlines his interpretation of biblical revelation. Infused with an anti-institutional—some have said anarchic—sensibility, Buber discusses the notion of kingship as portrayed in the Bible and provides an account of human suffering in an extended discussion of the Book of Job. Anticipating those today who describe themselves as "spiritual but not religious," Buber gives pride of place to a personal God outside of formal religious and legal strictures.
Featuring a new introduction by Jon D. Levenson, The Prophetic Faith encourages a renewed appreciation for the Hebrew Bible and its relevance to the practical challenges of the present day.
Introduction to the 2016 Edition ix
1 INTRODUCTION 1
2 THE SONG OF DEBORAH 10
3 ORIGINS 17
A The Shechem Assembly 17
B Mount Sinai 24
C YHVH and Israel 30
4 THE GOD OF THE FATHERS 38
5 HOLY EVENT 53
6 THE GREAT TENSIONS 74
A The Rule of God and the Rule of Man 74
B YHVH and the Baal 87
C The Struggle for the Revelation 99
7 THE TURNING TO THE FUTURE 119
A For the Sake of Righteousness .119
B For the Sake of Lovingkindness .137
C The Theopolitical Hour .156
8 THE GOD OF THE SUFFERERS 192
A Against the Sanctuary .192
B The Question .227
C The Mystery .251
Index of Scripture References 293
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Originally published in English in 1949, The Prophetic Faith features Martin Buber's readings of select biblical prophets—especially Isaiah and Deborah, the only female prophet and judge in the Hebrew Bible. In an approach that combines insights from biblical prophecy with a concern for events in the here and now, Buber outlines his interpretation of biblical revelation. Infused with an anti-institutional—some have said anarchic—sensibility, Buber discusses the notion of kingship as portrayed in the Bible and provides an account of human suffering in an extended discussion of the Book of Job. Anticipating those today who describe themselves as "spiritual but not religious," Buber gives pride of place to a personal God outside of formal religious and legal strictures.
Featuring a new introduction by Jon D. Levenson, The Prophetic Faith encourages a renewed appreciation for the Hebrew Bible and its relevance to the practical challenges of the present day.
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