The Hebrew prophets were not fortune-tellers but courageous truth-tellers—speaking God’s word into times of inequality, fear, exile, and false security. Drawing especially on the work of Walter Brueggemann and Abraham Joshua Heschel, this five-session series explores the historical world of the prophets, their powerful poetic imagination, and their enduring relevance for communities seeking justice, honesty, and hope today. Together we will listen for prophetic voices that disrupt complacency, name grief, and energize faithful action in our own time.

Participants read short selections from classical and current fiction and nonfiction. Through conversation with each other, attendees achieve greater appreciation for the material, gain interesting insights, and enjoy social engagement. Class members determine the reading selections, which vary each semester. Each selection is independent of others, so missing a session or more is no problem.