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Name: A Prophet of the Spirit (Classic Reprint): A Sketch of the Character and Work of Jeremiah
Author: Longacre, Lindsay Bartholomew
ISBN: 9781333978655

Longacre, Lindsay Bartholomew

9781333978655: A Prophet of the Spirit (Classic Reprint): A Sketch of the Character and Work of Jeremiah

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ISBN 10 : 1333978650 ISBN 13 : 9781333978655

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Jeremiah’s message shifts faith from outward ritual to inward devotion, and this concise study explains why it matters.

This book explores the prophet’s role in shaping a spiritual life that centers on God’s will within the heart. It links Jeremiah’s vision to the broader idea of the new covenant and shows how this emphasis influenced later Christian thought. Grounded in the biblical narrative, the work traces how centralized worship and the growing idea of a revealed writing changed temple life, priestly power, and the place of prophecy. It presents a thoughtful account of the challenges and breakthroughs that accompanied a major shift from form to spirit, and it shows how these themes echo through Jesus and the New Covenant.

Clear connections between Jeremiah’s ideas and the later Christian concept of the new covenant.
Discussion of how priesthood, temple worship, and sacred writings interact with spiritual devotion.
Context for why the inner life is highlighted over outward conformity.
Insights into the lasting impact of these ancient reforms on religious practice.

Ideal for readers of biblical history and religious studies who want a focused, accessible look at how Jeremiah helped redefine faith for individuals.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1333978650
ISBN 13: 9781333978655
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Nombre de pages: 132
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A Prophet of the Spirit: A Sketch of the Character and Work of Jeremiah

Lindsay Bartholomew Longacre

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 1333978650 ISBN 13 : 9781333978655

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an examination of the book of Jeremiah in the Bible. It begins by introducing the author as a man first, then as a writer, and highlights the differences between man and book, and between what he did and what he wrote. It discusses how the book was written during the lifetime of the author, then further edited and expanded after his death by Baruch. It also takes a deep dive into the tumultuous times Jeremiah lived and prophesied in, identifying three different political groups in the kingdom of Judah, and discusses their positions regarding foreign powers, particularly Egypt and Babylon. It continues by asserting that a great feeling of relief pervaded Judah as it appeared that Babylon was on the rise and would soon possess the power and prestige of Assyria. It was a kind of Indian summer for Judah as it reached its highest point of prosperity. The book goes on to describe Jeremiah's sharp disagreements with the king and his advisors, and his preference for submission to Babylon over playing politics with Egypt, a position that led to his isolation and persecution. Yet, despite all these hardships, Jeremiah never lost his faith in God or his love for his countrymen. He chose to remain with his own people, faithful to the last only to perish at their hands. The book concludes by saying that his counsels of submission were regarded by the Babylonians as a sign of friendliness and, when the last company was taken captive, he had an opportunity to go to Babylon and be well treated. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781333978655_0

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