Path of the Prophets

<p>Illuminating the ethical legacy of the biblical prophets <em>Path of the Prophets</em> identifies <em>the</em> prophetic moment in the lives of eighteen biblical figures and demonstrates their compelling relevance to us today.</p><p>While the Bible almost exclusively names men as prophets Rabbi Barry L. Schwartz celebrates heroic largely unknown biblical women such as Shiphrah Tirzah and Hannah. He also deepens readers' interpretations of more familiar biblical figures not generally thought of as prophets such as Joseph Judah and Caleb.</p><p>Schwartz introduces the prophets with creative first-person retellings of their decisive experiences followed by key biblical narratives context and analysis. He weighs our heroes' and heroines' legacies--their obstacles and triumphs--and considers how their ethical examples live on; he guides us on how to integrate biblical-ethical values into our lives; and he challenges each of us to walk the prophetic path today.</p><p></p><p><strong>​Rabbi Barry L. Schwartz</strong> is director of The Jewish Publication Society and rabbi of Congregation Adas Emuno Leonia New Jersey. He is the author of <em>Judaism's Great Debates: Timeless Controversies from Abraham to Herzl </em>(JPS 2012) and <em>Jewish Heroes Jewish Values</em> among other volumes.</p><p></p>