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New York, Macmillan, 1963.
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J. B. Phillips began to translate the Bible during World War II for study by youth groups of the Anglican church in London of which he was then vicar; his New Testament translations have since been read by millions. Four Prophets is his first translation from the Old Testament.But as for me, my eyes look for the Lord.I will wait for the God who will save me;Yes, my God will deliver me!Never exult over me, my enemy--When I fail, I shall rise again;When I sit in darkness,The Lord shall be my light.I will endure the displeasure of the Lord,(For I have sinned against him),Until the day when he takes up my cause,And vindicates my right.He will bring me out into the light,And I shall see the justness of his ways.Micah 7:7
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AMOS was Jehovah's thunder and fire writ before the storm. He came out of the desert, and singled out the rich and powerful for particular excoriation, noting that they fill their hewn-stone homes with the spoil of their theft. He said he HATED hypocrites.
The first of the really angry and
HOSEA. The prophet of wrath (Amos) gave way to Hosea, the prophet of the Love covenant, as man to woman, God to Israel. The range is from violent casting out to florid visionary exhortations to repentance in this work as he pleads with Israel to stop playing the harlot with the Baal-men--the priests playing lewd for money. No claims of what Jehovah actually said, but he uses the word "love" in describing the relationship. He then states the termination of that relation because of unfaithfulness on the part of Israel. Describes Yahweh's lawsuit in more concrete terms than his own suit against his unfaithful wife -- 4:1-3 cf 2. Documents the fact that even though Elijah proved the superiority Yahweh over Baal, now the people were resorting to Canaanite ceremonies. Invokes "Knowledge" as a theological term-- 2:20, 4:1, 6:3. Points out the folly of war between Israel and Judah on the eve of Assyrian invasion. Defines "sin" in terms of violation of Law and condemns the leaders in high places. Most of this is opaque, but not unreadable.
MICAH. Contermporary of Isaiah, a champion of Los Pobres. He denounces oppression, mourns the lack of Justice. He flays the rich for "flaying the poor, eating of their flesh", and building their houses of blood. He scorns professional prophets (Isaiah?), liars, and winebibbers. Predicts the fall of Jerusalem, with redemption coming from Bethlehem. Contributes the phrase "nations shall beat their swords into ployshares". Points out that all your Lord requires of thee is to "Do Justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with they God".
ISAIAH. With a poetic and refined quality, these words strike blows like a thousand axes. Pieced together from older prophetic traditions, this is a fight against the kings who betrayed the people. Appeals to a "righteous remnant" to survive destruction and raise a new house of holiness. The Proud are made low -- 2:6-22. In "Oracles of Woe" he condemns the wealthy, the arrogant, the drunkards, and corrupt judges. Promises a Messiah. Offers a chiaroscuro of Lord God's Judgment and comfort to Israel, speaking to its restoration after exile.
The first of the really angry and
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threatening prophets, Amos claims that Jehovah DEMANDS righteousness: "Let Justice roll down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream!"HOSEA. The prophet of wrath (Amos) gave way to Hosea, the prophet of the Love covenant, as man to woman, God to Israel. The range is from violent casting out to florid visionary exhortations to repentance in this work as he pleads with Israel to stop playing the harlot with the Baal-men--the priests playing lewd for money. No claims of what Jehovah actually said, but he uses the word "love" in describing the relationship. He then states the termination of that relation because of unfaithfulness on the part of Israel. Describes Yahweh's lawsuit in more concrete terms than his own suit against his unfaithful wife -- 4:1-3 cf 2. Documents the fact that even though Elijah proved the superiority Yahweh over Baal, now the people were resorting to Canaanite ceremonies. Invokes "Knowledge" as a theological term-- 2:20, 4:1, 6:3. Points out the folly of war between Israel and Judah on the eve of Assyrian invasion. Defines "sin" in terms of violation of Law and condemns the leaders in high places. Most of this is opaque, but not unreadable.
MICAH. Contermporary of Isaiah, a champion of Los Pobres. He denounces oppression, mourns the lack of Justice. He flays the rich for "flaying the poor, eating of their flesh", and building their houses of blood. He scorns professional prophets (Isaiah?), liars, and winebibbers. Predicts the fall of Jerusalem, with redemption coming from Bethlehem. Contributes the phrase "nations shall beat their swords into ployshares". Points out that all your Lord requires of thee is to "Do Justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with they God".
ISAIAH. With a poetic and refined quality, these words strike blows like a thousand axes. Pieced together from older prophetic traditions, this is a fight against the kings who betrayed the people. Appeals to a "righteous remnant" to survive destruction and raise a new house of holiness. The Proud are made low -- 2:6-22. In "Oracles of Woe" he condemns the wealthy, the arrogant, the drunkards, and corrupt judges. Promises a Messiah. Offers a chiaroscuro of Lord God's Judgment and comfort to Israel, speaking to its restoration after exile.
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For "First Isaiah" this contains Chapters 1 - 25 of the book of Isaiah. Then a summary of chapters 25-29.
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1963
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xxvii, 161 p.; 22 cm