95. Beyond Foretelling: The Diverse Roles of Biblical Prophets with Dr. Todd Hibbard

Dive into the diverse roles of biblical prophets with Dr. Todd Hibbard. In this episode, we discuss his book "Prophets and Prophecy," examining the phenomenological aspects of prophecy and its implications for economic and legal criticisms in ancient Israel and Judah. Dr. Hibbard also connects these insights to modern Christian perspectives and the teachings of Jesus, offering a transformative look at how these ancient messages influence our understanding of justice and righteousness today.

Todd Hibbard is Professor and Chair of Religious Studies at the University of Detroit Mercy. He has a PhD in Christianity and Judaism in Antiquity from the University of Notre Dame

"Prophets and Prophecy" by Todd Hibbard: https://www.paulistpress.com/Products/4987-2/prophets-and-prophecy.aspx

"Prophets and Prophecy" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Prophets-Prophecy-Ancient-Israel-Judah-ebook/dp/B0DWNCLDFZ/ref=sr_1_2?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sxBHKoR22_luBKs21tBXq1fv1BwHay9GHSMiV3gXuhyTjJEFe46bpThS4woa9_oar7l090zyKjwhqejMz9U_Eg.Ub67uRwgXOZlaiDQK2qP8hNdvIBpUTwprV5KuOasmrA&dib_tag=se&qid=1742787297&refinements=p_27%3AJ+Todd+Hibbard&s=books&sr=1-2

Chapters

0:00-6:33 Intro
6:34-14:56 Diversity of what prophets do
14:57-23:39 The Phenomena of Prophecy
23:40-28:28 Prophets of the Bible vs prophets of the ancient Near East
28:29-34:15 Prophets as Social Critics
34:16-41:00 The economy of ancient Israel
41:01-45:45 Where to start with prophets
45:46-53:39 Proverbs and Prophets
53:40-1:00:59 Jesus as a prophetic social critic

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