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Professor Clifford takes us into the ancient near east to explain the calling of the prophet. He introduces us to those who prefigured the prophets, such as Abraham and Moses. He moves on to the many prophets who wrote as well as preached (Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Baruch, Amos, and so forth), and then he zooms in on Isaiah.

In this survey, the author explains what is known about each prophet and the situation in which he worked, then discusses how the text associated with him is structured, its features, and what parts of it appear in the lectionary. Finally, we learn how the prophets communicated effectively in their oral society, how they understood their mission, and how they understood God’s purpose.

This brief introduction to the prophets will help readers proclaim the prophets words with more understanding. It will fascinate Bible study and Scripture sharing groups.