The Structure Of Prophecy (1852)

The Structure of Prophecy is a book written by James Douglas and first published in 1852. The book explores the structure and nature of prophecy in the Bible, with a particular focus on the prophetic books of the Old Testament. Douglas argues that prophecy is not simply a matter of predicting future events, but rather a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that involves a range of different elements, including history, politics, theology, and morality.The book is divided into three main sections. The first section provides an overview of the nature of prophecy and its place within the broader context of biblical literature. Douglas argues that prophecy is not a static or fixed phenomenon, but rather a dynamic and evolving one that reflects the changing historical and cultural contexts in which it was produced.The second section of the book focuses on the structure of prophetic texts, examining the various literary and rhetorical devices used by the prophets to convey their messages. Douglas explores the use of metaphor, symbolism, and other forms of figurative language, as well as the role of repetition, parallelism, and other structural features in shaping the meaning and impact of prophetic texts.The final section of the book examines the historical and cultural context of prophecy, exploring the ways in which prophets were shaped by and responded to the political, social, and religious conditions of their time. Douglas argues that prophecy was not simply a matter of divine inspiration, but rather a complex and dynamic process that involved the interaction between human agents and divine forces.Overall, The Structure of Prophecy is a comprehensive and insightful study of one of the most important and complex phenomena in the Bible. It provides a valuable resource for scholars and students of biblical studies, as well as anyone interested in the history and nature of prophecy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.