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Concerning the Prophets - True and False Prophecy in Jeremiah 23:9-29:32 (Paperback)
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Concerning the Prophets - True and False Prophecy in Jeremiah 23:9-29:32 (Paperback)
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Synopsis: Epp-Tiessen sheds light on the compositional history,
structure, and theology of the book of Jeremiah by demonstrating
that a large concentric unit of material focusing on true and false
prophecy stands at the center of the book. This unit, titled
"Concerning the Prophets" (23:9), utilizes the heritage of Jeremiah
to contrast the nature of true and false prophecy in order to warn
the Second Temple community of the disastrous consequences of false
prophecy and to highlight the saving potential of true prophecy.
False prophecy leads to doom because it ignores the moral failings
of the community, promises well-being in the face of catastrophe,
and reinforces the misleading theological certainties of Judah's
pre-587 way of life. In contrast, the true prophet Jeremiah
challenges the faith community to embrace the physical and
spiritual dislocation of the Babylonian destruction. Post-disaster
life stands under the saving purposes of YHWH, but the only way
forward is to learn the painful lessons of catastrophe and heed the
prophetic summons to repent and embrace a Torah-based way of life.
Endorsements: "One of the most engaging and significant books on
Jeremiah to come across my desk in recent years. Epp-Tiessen's book
is intelligent, bold, and replete with exegetical insight It will
no doubt enrich all those interested in prophetic literature and
the tortuous question of true and false prophecy. I commend it
enthusiastically." --Louis Stulman, University of Findlay
"Epp-Teissen's commitment to literary artistry and his unabashed
readiness for 'the final form of the text' permit him to open for
us a text often neglected in current interpretation. I anticipate
this book will be a durable reference point, both for future work
on this body of texts and for the vexing, contemporary issue of
false prophecy that still transpires among us." --Walter
Brueggemann, Columbia Theological Seminary "Issues of truth and
falsehood have plagued religious communities for centuries. Who is
telling the truth? What criteria can best be used to discern what
is true and what is false? In this thoughtful study, Epp-Tiessen
focuses on the largest block of biblical text that works with these
issues: Jeremiah 23-29. . . . His probes into these texts will be
helpful in assisting readers to address these persistent questions
in ways that are theologically and pastorally sensitive."
--Terrence Fretheim, Luther Seminary "'How should we distinguish
between true and false prophecy in a time of distress and
frustration?' This question was imperative in the post-exilic
community of Judah, and it is still as relevant as ever.
Epp-Tiessen presents the considerations on this topic revealed in
the book of Jeremiah and offers valuable material for further
theological reflection." --Else K. Holt, Aarhus University Author
Biography: Daniel Epp-Tiessen is Associate Professor of Bible at
Canadian Mennonite University in Winnipeg, Canada.
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