Jewish Prophets

Hosea and Amos share prophetic concern for a nation in turmoil.

The Book of Samuel tells of the rise of the Davidic monarchy

They struggled to reconcile the words of earlier prophets.

Two popular and enigmatic prophets

Isaiah's greatness lies not only in his ethical teachings, but in his central involvement — and prophetic intervention — in the political events of his day.

Joel vividly portrays the dependence of human life upon God's favor.

Isaiah decries injustice by the elite against the poor. As a fit punishment, social order will be upset, leaving the people in leaderless chaos.

The prophet takes on the people's mistaken assumption that they can safely persist in unethical behavior--and that God would never destroy the Temple.

In a disorderly, violent time, as Israel fought for land and survival, Deborah was called--and stepped forward--to aid her people.

These three prophets are principally concerned with the status of the Temple, the new religious hierarchy, and the religious obligations of the post-exilic community.