Imperialism And Biblical Prophecy
(DAVID ABERBACH)
The title suggests a dry academic text, but Imperialism
and Biblical Prophecy is a readable, almost racy, little book. At its core
is a short anthology of poetry from the biblical prophets, in lively new
translations; built around that is a historical commentary which sets the poems
in the context of successive imperialist conquests. Aberbach argues
convincingly that this is essential for any attempt to understand the world of
the prophets. No prior historical background is assumed on the part of the
reader: the commentary presents a clear and succinct exposition of the relevant
political and military history of the Fertile Crescent,
from Tiglath Pileser III and Isaiah through to Cyrus and Second Isaiah.
There is just one negative feature to this book, and that is the price: I
fear there are few who will be prepared to pay &25.00 for a 130 page book,
even a high quality, illustrated hardcover. Together with the title, this is
likely to condemn Imperialism and Biblical Prophecy to the shelves of
libraries and biblical scholars ? which is a real shame, as it is a perfect
book both for those who are interested in the biblical prophets but don''t have
time to read them in full and for those seeking for information on their
historical background. It is to be hoped that Routledge will issue a paperback
edition.
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