Psychology of Prophecy: A Study of the Prophetic Mind, as Manifested By
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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Print on Demand. This book offers a fresh perspective on a key figure in ancient Hebrew culture: the prophet. The author argues that prophecy was not a static, objective process in which the prophet merely repeated God's words, but rather a subjective one that took place primarily in the soul of the prophet. The book explores the different ways in which prophets were perceived and their role in society, from their origin as ecstatic figures to their later roles as preachers, teachers, and statesmen. The author also examines the psychological underpinnings of prophecy, such as premonition, dreams, and visions, and how these experiences shaped the prophet's message. The author concludes that prophetic phenomena are subjective and human, and, in one phase or another, appear in exceptional individuals in all parts of the world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…
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- Title
- Psychology of Prophecy: A Study of the Prophetic Mind, as Manifested By
- Author
- Jacob H. Kaplan
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
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- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1330401492
- ISBN 13
- 9781330401491
- Seller catalogs
- Christianity
This study treats the Hebrew prophets as natural minds at work, weaving ethics, politics, poetry, and psychology into powerful messages. It argues that prophecy is a human process shaped by emotion, culture, and conscious thought, not a separate miracle alone. By rethinking inspiration as a psychological phenomenon, the book connects ancient prophecy to broader questions about mind and consciousness.
Readers will encounter a clear, diagnostic view of how prophetic insight emerges, how prophets communicate with their communities, and how their work fits into the larger story of religion and civilization. The author places prophecy in a scientific frame while honoring its moral and cultural power.
- How prophecy is described as a mind-centered, human activity rather than a purely supernatural event
- Ways prophets combine ethics, politics, and spirituality in their messages
- How psychological concepts illuminate the origins and function of prophetic insight
- The book’s cross-cultural connections between prophecy, poetry, and leadership
Ideal for readers curious about psychology, religion, and history, and for those seeking a thoughtful, evidence-based view of prophetic life.
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