Jason Aronson, Inc.
Pages: 273
Trim: 6½ x 9¼
978-0-7657-9998-2 • Hardback • August 1998 • $114.00 • (£88.00)
978-1-4616-6246-4 • eBook • August 1998 • $108.00 • (£83.00)
Rabbi Ronald H. Isaacs is the spiritual leader of Temple Sholom in Bridgewater, New Jersey. He received his doctorate in instructional technology from Columbia University's Teacher's College. He is the author of numerous books, including Loving Companions: Our Jewish Wedding Album, co-authored with Leora Isaacs. Rabbi Isaacs currently serves on the editorial board of Shofar magazine and is a member of the Publications Committee if the Rabbinical Assembly. He resides in New Jersey with his wife, Leora, and their children, Keren and Zachary.
I WHO AND WHAT ARE PROPHETS
1 Early Prophets in the Bible
2 Women Prophets
3 False Prophets
4 Literary Prophets
5 Principles of Jewish Prophecy
6 After Prophecy: The Bat Kol
II TALMUDIC VIEWS OF PROPHECY
7 Overview
8 Notable Rabbinic Quotations on Prophecy
9 Lessons Derived from the Rabbinic Quotations
10 The Rabbis' List of Prophets
11 Seven Prophetesses
12 Seven Heathen Prophets
III THE FIFTEEN LITERARY PROPHETS: A SUMMARY OF THEIR BOOKS
13 The Major Prophets
Isaiah
Isaiah and His Family
Composition and Authorship of the Book
Subject Matter and Mission
Place in the Canon
Major Concepts and Teachings
Isaiah in Rabbinic Literature
Notable Quotations
Jeremiah
Life and Character of Jeremiah
Background of the Times
Composition and Authorship
Subject Matter and Book Summary
Place in the Canon
Jeremiah's Style
Major Concepts and Teachings
Jeremiah in Rabbinic Legend
Notable Quotations
Ezekiel
Ezekiel and His Family
Place in the Canon
Subject Matter and Book Summary
Ezekiel's Style
Ezekiel in Rabbinic Legend and Writings
Major Concepts and Teachings
Notable Quotations
14 The Twelve Minor Prophets
Hosea
Composition and Authorship
Subject Matter and Contents
Hosea in Rabbinic Writings
Major Concepts and Teachings
Notable Quotations
Joel
Composition and Authorship
Subject Matter and Contents of Book
Major Concepts and Teachings
Notable Quotations
Amos
Composition and Authorship
Amos's Style
Subject Matter and Contents
Amos in Rabbinic Writings
Major Concepts and Teachings
Notable Quotations
Obadiah
Composition and Authorship
Subject Matter
Major Teachings in the Book
Notable Quotations
Jonah
Composition and Authorship
Synopsis of Book
Major Concepts and Teachings
Jonah in Rabbinic Writings
Modern Interpretations of the Book of Jonah
Notable Quotations
Micah
Composition and Authorship
Synopsis of Book
The Book of Micah in Rabbinic Writings
Major Teachings and Concepts
Notable Quotations
Nachum
Composition and Authorship
Subject Matter and Book Synopsis
Major Themes and Concepts
Notable Quotations
Habbakuk
Composition and Authorship
Subject Matter and Book Synopsis
Habbakuk in Rabbinic Literature
Main Teachings and Concepts
Notable Quotations
Zephaniah
Composition and Authorship
Subject Matter and Book Synopsis
Major Concepts and Teachings
Notable Quotations
Haggai
Composition and Authorship
Subject Matter and Synopsis
Haggai in Rabbinic Traditions
Major Concepts and Teachings
Notable Quotations
Zechariah
Composition and Authorship
Subject Matter and Synopsis
Zechariah in Rabbinic Writings
Major Concepts and Teachings
Notable Quotations
Malachi
Composition and Authorship
Subject Matter and Synopsis
Malachi in Rabbinic Writings
Major Concepts and Teachings
Notable Quotations
IV THE HAFTARAH-THE LESSON FROM THE PROPHETS
15 Overview
16 Summary of Bible Portions
V PROPHECY AND JEWSH PHILOSOPHERS
17 Overview
18 Ancient Philosophy: Philo
19 Medieval Philosophy
Maimonides
Saadia Gaon
Judah Halevi
Joseph Albo
20 Modern Jewish Philosophers
VI PROPHETS IN JEWISH LITURGY
21 Sabbath and Festival Prayers
Ma Tovu
Prayers for Donning Phylacteries
Ata Hu Adonai Eloheymu
Song of the Sea
Kedusha (Sanctification)
Anenu Paragraph for Fast Days
The Eighth Blessing of the Amidah-Blessing for Healing
Tachanun
Yehi Razon: May It Be Your Will
Introductory Prayer to Torah Service
Va'anachnu Lo Neyda-As for Us, We Do Not Know
Uva L'Tzion: A Redeemer Shall Come to Zion
Kaddish
Aleynu
Yigdal
22 The High Holy Day Machzor
Malchuyot Sovereignty Verses
Zichronot Remembrance Verses
Shofarot Trumpet Verses
For Further Reading
Index