On Calling People ‘Prophets’ in 1970

The investigation of the modern use of a term such as ‘prophet’ is more than simply an exercise in language analysis; for Jew and Christian, it forms part of the larger quest for the locus of authoritative moral and religious utterance in our time.

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Published in:Interpretation (Richmond) 1970-10, Vol.24 (4), p.492-509
Main Author: Towner, W. Sibley
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The investigation of the modern use of a term such as ‘prophet’ is more than simply an exercise in language analysis; for Jew and Christian, it forms part of the larger quest for the locus of authoritative moral and religious utterance in our time.
ISSN:0020-9643
2159-340X
DOI:10.1177/002096437002400405