“Perhaps They Will Listen”: Prophets and the Art of Persuasion
Date: Jun 05, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Sponsor: Online Learning | Public Lectures and Events
Location: Online
Category: Online Learning Public Lectures & Events
“Perhaps They Will Listen”: Prophets and the Art of Persuasion
Monday, June 5, 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Part of our summer learning series, The Dynamics of Change
With Dr. Yael Landman, Assistant Professor of Bible, JTS
While the biblical prophets wore many hats—defense attorney, miracle worker, leader, and commander-in-chief, among others—one role of the prophets was to persuade their audiences. These audiences are often portrayed as uninterested in the prophets’ words, or even violently opposed to them. In the face of resistance, the prophets deploy numerous rhetorical strategies in order to convince their audiences to listen to them; many of these strategies, which we will explore in this session, are the same devices that make biblical prophecies works of art that continue to strike a chord with readers today.
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ABOUT THE SERIES
The Dynamics of Change
Mondays, June 5–August 14, 1:00–2:30 p.m. ET
Please note that there will be no session on June 19 or July 3.
Change is an integral part of life and a central feature of the Jewish experience. Join JTS scholars for an in-depth exploration of significant changes—religious, political, and personal—throughout Jewish history and life. Together we’ll consider core questions such as: What inspires change? What circumstances are most conducive to change, and what (or who) drives it? How do we experience change and adapt to its impact? How can Jewish values and ideas inspire us to change the world for the better?
