Befriending the Prophets
Befriending the Prophets by Howard Macy, published by Barclay Press on July 3, 2023, is a concise exploration aimed at helping readers appreciate the prophets of the Old Testament. This 78-page book addresses common questions and misconceptions about these figures, providing insights into their motivations and messages. Macy draws from his teaching experiences to engage both those curious about the prophets and those who may find them challenging to understand.
In this edition, readers will find a thoughtful examination of the prophets’ roles and the relevance of their teachings in contemporary life. The book delves into practical guidance offered by the prophets, encouraging readers to embrace their core messages and faithfulness. With a focus on religion, biblical commentary, and prophecy, Befriending the Prophets serves as a resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of these significant biblical figures.
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Befriending the Prophets intends to help readers understand and cherish the prophets for who they were and what they said. Over years of teaching, Howard Macy met folk who were both curious and eager to know more about the prophets, and he often met readers who were puzzled or even put off by them. This book reaches out to both groups. It considers lingering questions, misunderstandings, and other barriers to understanding. (Who were these people? Why did they say yes? Why didn’t they quit? How did they know what to say? Why do they seem hard to read? Were they just weird or cranky?) It also explores the prophets’ practical guidance about how to live well in ordinary life. Reading it will invite you to embrace the core of their message and their faithfulness even today.
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