Psychology of Prophecy (Classic Reprint): A Study of the Prophetic Mind, as Manifested By, the Ancient Hebrew Prophets - Couverture souple

Jacob H. Kaplan

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330401492 ISBN 13 : 9781330401491

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore prophecy as a human mind in action and a window into how we understand the divine.

This study treats the Hebrew prophets as natural minds at work, weaving ethics, politics, poetry, and psychology into powerful messages. It argues that prophecy is a human process shaped by emotion, culture, and conscious thought, not a separate miracle alone. By rethinking inspiration as a psychological phenomenon, the book connects ancient prophecy to broader questions about mind and consciousness.

Readers will encounter a clear, diagnostic view of how prophetic insight emerges, how prophets communicate with their communities, and how their work fits into the larger story of religion and civilization. The author places prophecy in a scientific frame while honoring its moral and cultural power.

• How prophecy is described as a mind-centered, human activity rather than a purely supernatural event


• Ways prophets combine ethics, politics, and spirituality in their messages


• How psychological concepts illuminate the origins and function of prophetic insight


• The book’s cross-cultural connections between prophecy, poetry, and leadership

Ideal for readers curious about psychology, religion, and history, and for those seeking a thoughtful, evidence-based view of prophetic life.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330401492
• ISBN 13: 9781330401491
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 161
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