Reed Dent, with deep knowledge of Isaiah prophecy, joins Marty Solomon and Brent Billings to discuss prophetic pathos and the relevance of reading Isaiah after exploring Jesus. They explore the significance of Abraham Joshua Heschel's book 'The Prophets', the portrayal of God in the prophets, and the concept of pathos in theology and philosophy. They also delve into the significance of Heschel's book on understanding prophecy, emphasizing the challenges of embracing the messages of the prophets.
The prophet experiences and conveys God's message through a deep emotional connection to the suffering and injustices of the world.
God's wrath aims at bringing justice and restoration, not just punishment.
Prophets emphasize the intertwining of personal moral responsibility and social justice, highlighting the importance of individual and collective actions.
Deep dives
The Pathos of the Prophet
The prophet experiences the pathos, a deep emotional connection to the suffering and injustices of the world, as a means of conveying God's message.
Understanding Wrath and Chastisement
God's wrath is not solely punitive, but corrective, aimed at bringing about justice and restoration.
The Role of Personal Moral Responsibility and Social Justice
The prophets call for both personal moral responsibility and social justice, emphasizing the interconnectedness of individual and collective actions.
The Inspiration and Experience of Prophecy
Prophecy stems from a deep personal experience of pathos and divine inspiration, moving beyond mere logic and rationality.
The Prophetic Pathos and Imagination
The prophetic pathos and imagination are interconnected, allowing prophets to experience and envision a different reality, motivating them to call for social change and restoration.
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are with Reed Dent to begin a journey deep into the prophecy of Isaiah by considering what we can learn from Abraham Joshua Heschel about the prophetic pathos.