
Itinerant Prophets: Rewritings, Appropriations and Metamorphoses of Prophetic Figures in the Religious, Literary and Historiographical Texts of ...
by:
Mehdi Azaiez
,
R�my Gareil
,
Iyas Hassan
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 3110779099
ISBN 13: 9783110779097
Publication date:
September 13th, 2025
Publisher: De Gruyter
Pages: 550
Genres: History
The exploration of prophetic figures in various cultural contexts is a challenging endeavor, as it unveils their diverse representations across texts and art. This work delves into how these figures have been rewritten, appropriated, and transformed throughout history, impacting religious, literary, and historiographical narratives.
By examining a wide range of premodern sources, the authors reveal the fluidity of prophetic identities and the various meanings they embody over time. Each chapter offers a fresh perspective on how prophets have influenced societal norms and beliefs, showcasing their vital role in shaping cultural memory.
Through rigorous analysis and thought-provoking insights, the book invites readers to reconsider the significance of prophets beyond their traditional boundaries. The scholarly contributions aim to ignite further discourse on the evolving nature of prophetic imagery and its implications on contemporary understanding.
By examining a wide range of premodern sources, the authors reveal the fluidity of prophetic identities and the various meanings they embody over time. Each chapter offers a fresh perspective on how prophets have influenced societal norms and beliefs, showcasing their vital role in shaping cultural memory.
Through rigorous analysis and thought-provoking insights, the book invites readers to reconsider the significance of prophets beyond their traditional boundaries. The scholarly contributions aim to ignite further discourse on the evolving nature of prophetic imagery and its implications on contemporary understanding.