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The Prophets: Speaking Out for Justice

Gila Gevirtz

Mark Levine

en Limba Engleză Paperback – 31 mar 2010

An ideal course of study before students undertake b'nai mitzvah preparation, The Prophets: Speaking Out for Justice explores the lives of seven prophets and the Jewish values they exemplify. Stories based on biblical texts bring each prophet vividly to life, while narrative provides historical context for considering the challenges faced by the prophets in their own day. Connections to modern-day events and people are explored as well, helping students discover the relevance for today in the ancient messages of our biblical ancestors. Questions throughout the text address students directly, to get them thinking and to draw out their views.
CONTENTS:
1. Introduction
2. Moses: Radical Shepherd of Israel
3. Samuel: Reluctant Kingmaker
4. Elijah: Zealous Critic of the King
5. Amos: Faithful Friend of the Covenant
6. Isaiah: Righteous Spirit of Worship
7. Jeremiah: Persistent Voice of Teshuvah
8. Jonah: Runaway Messenger of Mercy

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Notă biografică

Isabel Wyatt was born in England in 1901. She spent many years teaching young children and was then, until her retirement in 1965, co-director of studies at Hawkwood College in Gloucestershire. She wrote many books for children, including King Beetle-Tamer and The Book of Fairy Princes. She died in 1992.

Cuprins

Sylvia and the Sick Toys The Story of the Wood-Maiden Who Couldn¿t Dance The Poem of the Singing Sky Sister-in-the-Bushes The Story of the Star Twins The Poem of the Black Cloak and Hood The Making of the Fairy Tree The Poem of the Tree Makers The Dragon in the Sky The Story of Snowflake and the Dragon The Poem of Knight Michael Sylvia and the Old Woodsman The Story of the Lordly Cockerel The Poem of Wily, Lordly and Lowly Sylvia¿s Turnip Lantern The Story of Hugin and the Turnip The Poem of Hallowe¿en Lanterns Sylvia and the Wicked Little Imp The Story of the Country at the Bottom of the Well The Poem of the Silver Cherry and the Golden Pear Sylvia¿s Advent Wreath The Story of Rufusi Ryneker The Poem of the Crown of Candles The Visit of St Nicholas The Story of Bella, Sophia and Little Bonita The Poem of the Golden Boy Sylvia¿s Painting The Story of the Tree that Dreamt a Flower The Poem of the Christmas Tree Getting Ready for Christmas The Story of Cordita and the Three Little Men The Poem of Kind Cordita Christmas Day The Story of the Apple Tree that Bore a Star The Poem of Eva¿s Apple Sylvia¿s Birthday Poem Sylvia¿s Birthday Sylvia and the Three Fairies The Poem of the Three Tooth-Gifts Sylvia and Elf Prince Frey The Poem of the Fairy Bread Sylvia and Peter