Prophecy And Religion: Studies In The Life Of Jeremiah (1922)

Prophecy and Religion: Studies in the Life of Jeremiah is a book written by John Skinner and published in 1922. The book is a detailed study of the life of the prophet Jeremiah, who lived during the time of the Babylonian exile of the Jews. Skinner examines the historical and religious context of Jeremiah's life, and explores the themes of prophecy, religion, and politics that were central to his message.The book is divided into four parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Jeremiah's life and ministry. Part one provides an overview of the historical and social context of Jeremiah's time, including the political and religious landscape of the ancient Near East. Part two explores the theology of Jeremiah's prophecies, including his views on the nature of God, the role of the prophet, and the relationship between faith and morality.Part three examines the literary and rhetorical strategies that Jeremiah used to convey his message, including his use of metaphor, imagery, and symbolism. Finally, part four looks at the impact of Jeremiah's message on the Jewish people, both during his lifetime and in the centuries that followed.Overall, Prophecy and Religion: Studies in the Life of Jeremiah is a comprehensive and insightful study of one of the most important figures in Jewish history. It provides a nuanced and detailed analysis of Jeremiah's life and teachings, and sheds light on the complex interplay between prophecy, religion, and politics in the ancient world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.