IV. The Inevitability of False Prophecy

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Preface VII
3. Contents IX
4. Abbreviations XIII
5. Introduction: Prophet versus Prophet 1
6. I. The Unfolding Drama of Research 5
7. II. The Crisis of Faith 23
8. III. Prophecy's Inability to Face the Challenge 39
9. IV. The Inevitability of False Prophecy 62
10. V. Israel Seeks a Solution 91
11. Conclusion 110
12. Excursus A: False Prophecy in the New Testament Period 112
13. Excufsus Β: "'esa and dabar: The Problem of Authority/Certitude in Wisdom and Prophetic Literature" 116
14. Selected Bibliography 124
15. A. Index of Authors 128
16. B. Index of Scripture 130
17. C. Index of Hebrew Words 134