Increasingly scholars are realizing that prophetic traditions,
expressions, and experiences stand at the heart of most religions
in the ancient Mediterranean world. This is no less true for the
world of Judaism and Jesus. Witherington aims to look at the
broader expression of prophecy in its ancient Mediterranean context
in an attempt to better understand biblical prophecy in that wider
context. Equipped with an impressive appreciation for the
cross-cultural nature of prophecy in the ancient world,
Witherington is then able to look at the prophetic role of Jesus.
Jesus the Seer especially complements Witherington's other volume
on Jesus, "Jesus the Sage."
Ambitious in scope, clear and compelling in presentation.
Witherington has linked the eschatological prophet-sage Jesus to
the complex world of Old Testament prophecy, and then gone on to
trace the relationship of both to early Christian prophecy. Rarely
has a New Testament scholar demonstrated such proficiency in
handling Old Testament and Hebrew sources. The result is a
comprehensive scriptural presentation.
" Christopher R. Seitz, University of St. Andrews
""Jesus the Seer" pursues two important ends simultaneously. On
the one hand, it adds yet another essential dimension to the
emerging comprehensive portrait of Jesus that is being brought to
light by the careful work of Ben Witherington III. On the other
hand, anyone interested in prophecy" in prophets and in
prophesying" will find Witherington s book a veritable tour of the
topic. Witherington s knowledge of the contemporary study of Jesus
and his picture of the phenomenon of prophecy are remarkably broad
and deep. His presentation is lucid, accurate, incisive,
andpersuasive. All who are interested in the complex person and
ministry of the historical Jesus, especially his work as a prophet,
are in Witherington s debt for this volume."
" Marion L. Soards, Louisville Presbyterian Theological
Seminary
In ranging over two millennia of the phenomenon of prophecy and
offering a sustained interpretation of the whole phenomenon, this
book is something of a tour de force. It is not too surprising that
it has not been attempted before. Witherington's command of the
several scholarly fields his book traverses is impressive. This
book will undoubtedly stimulate fresh study of biblical prophecy
within the broad historical and cultural context it provides.
" Richard Bauckham, University of St. Andrews
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