Full Description
In this fresh and expansive work, Ellen Davis offers a comprehensive interpretation of the prophetic role and word in the Christian scriptures. Davis carefully outlines five essential features of the prophetic role and then systematically examines seven representations of prophets and prophecies.
Thoroughly theological, Davis's volume provides both instruction and insight for understanding prophecy in Christian tradition and discipleship. This volume concludes with a rich discussion of practical matters, including the relationship between Christian discipleship and prophetic interpretation and the role of biblical prophecy in interfaith contexts.
Contents
CHAPTER 1. THE PROPHETIC INTERPRETER
CHAPTER 2. FRIENDSHIP WITH GOD: THE COST
AND THE REWARD
CHAPTER 3. HOSTING GOD'S POWER OF LIFE:
ELIJAH AND HIS GOSPEL LEGACY
CHAPTER 4. THE PAIN OF SEEING CLEARLY: PROPHETIC
VIEWS OF THE CREATED ORDER
CHAPTER 5. DESTROYERS OF THE EARTH: PROPHETIC
CRITIQUES OF IMPERIAL ECONOMICS
CHAPTER 6. WITNESSING IN THE MIDST OF DISASTER:
THE MINISTRY OF JEREMIAH
CHAPTER 7. THE DIFFICULTIES OF REVELATION:
PROPHECY AS RISK, CHALLENGE, AND GIFT
CHAPTER 8. "GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT": MATTHEW
READS ISAIAH ON PROPHETIC DISCIPLESHIP
CHAPTER 9. PROPHECY IN INTERFAITH CONTEXT:
READING BIBLICAL TRADITIONS
IN CONVERSATION WITH ISLAM
