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2 books match the query 'Constructs'

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Constructs of Prophecy in the Former and Latter Prophets and Other Texts

Lester L. Grabbe

SBL Press, 2011

Explore the ancient context of prophecy and prophetic figures

This collection of essays examines the construction of prophecy in the Former and Latter Prophets, Chronicles, Daniel, and even in the Quran. This unique anthology recognizes that these texts do not simply describe the prophetic phenomena but rather depict prophets according to various conventional categories or their own individual points of view. Each essay analyzes how these writings portray prophecy or prophets to better understand how the respective authors structured their writings.

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  • Introduction and twelve essays cover prophecy in the Hebrew Bible and the Quran
  • Essays examine the relationship between the prophets and the cult, oral pronouncements and written collections, and divination, prophecy, and apocalypticism
  • Additional essays raise questions about the prophetic persona and examine the prophets in hermeneutical perspective
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Cyber-Physical-Social Systems and Constructs in Electric Power Engineering

Siddharth Suryanarayanan

The Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2016

Cyber-physical-social systems (CPSS) integrate computing, physical assets, and human networks. Divided into four application areas to the electric grid, this book describes state-of-the-art CPSS in electric power systems, including detailed approaches on social constructs which are a critical aspect of the end-user realm. The book covers:
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