How to Profit from Prophets

Prophets have not done well in history -- at least not by ordinary standards:<br>Elijah seemed to be the only one in Israel resisting Baalism.<br>Amos was told to keep silent and go back where he came from.<br>Jeremiah was scorned and imprisoned.<br>John the Baptist was beheaded and...<br>Jesus the greatest of them all was crucified.<br><br>By ordinary standards the prophets have not done well because as Jesus said we ignore or kill the messengers of God. And yet it is the extraordinary standards of the prophets that intrigue us inspire us and stimulate our minds and consciences to God's ways and thoughts. Because of their extraordinary standards the prophets continue to shape us and history.<br><br>In this challenging Advent-Christmas book Maurice A. Fetty reminds us again how it is important to profit from prophets.<br><br><b>Maurice A. Fetty</b> is Senior Minister of the Congregational Church of Manhasset (United Church of Christ) in Manhasset New York. He has also served churches in Grand Rapids Michigan; Minneapolis; East Harlem; and Brooklyn. Fetty holds the Master of Sacred Theology Degree from Union Theological Seminary and the Master of Arts Degree from Christian Theological Seminary. In addition to numerous articles he has authored several books including <i>Putting Your Life On The Line</i>; <i>Sex Love And Marriage</i>; and <i>The Divine Advocacy</i>.