
UNION OF AMERICAN HEBREW CONGREGATIONS
JOSEPH L. BARON DAVID MARX EDWARD N. CALISCH S. FELIX MENDELSOHN H. G. ENELOW JULIAN MORGENSTERN HARRY W. ETTELSON JOSEPH RAUCH MAX HELLER WILLIAM ROSENAU SAMUEL KOCH SAMUEL SCHULMAN GERSON B. LEVI ABBA H. SILVER HARRY LEVI ABRAM SIMON LOUIS L. MANN LOUIS WITT LOUIS WOLSEY
BY ISAAC LANDMAN
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
FOREWORD
DAVID PHILIPSON. - CINCINNATI, SEPTEMBER, 1912. - THE SHEPHERD OF TEKOA - CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
This volume brings the ancient prophets of Israel to life, presenting their bold calls for justice, mercy, and humility as vivid, relatable narratives. Through carefully chosen episodes—Isaiah’s soaring visions, Amos’s fierce warnings, and Jeremiah’s solitary lament—the author paints each messenger’s unique personality while highlighting the shared urgency of their social message. The stories are woven with thoughtful imagination, filling the gaps between recorded sayings to give listeners a sense of the prophets’ everyday struggles and triumphs.
Designed for modern ears, the book underscores how these millennia‑old voices echo today’s quests for fairness and compassion. Listeners will find the prophets’ fiery advocacy for the poor and oppressed strikingly relevant, framed in language that feels both timeless and immediate. The collection invites reflection on how ancient wisdom can still illuminate the path toward a more just society.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (368K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-02-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1880–1946
A Reform rabbi, editor, and public thinker, he helped shape Jewish intellectual life in America in the early 20th century. He is especially remembered for leading the ten-volume Universal Jewish Encyclopedia and for writing widely on religion, public affairs, and Jewish-Christian understanding.
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