{"product_id":"becoming-elijah-prophet-of-transformation-9780300242706","title":"Becoming Elijah: Prophet of Transformation","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe story of the prophet Elijah's transformation from fierce zealot to compassionate hero and cherished figure in Jewish folklore\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"In a series on Jewish Lives, this volume is about \u003ci\u003ethe \u003c\/i\u003eJewish life--the one that goes on forever. \u003ci\u003eBecoming Elijah\u003c\/i\u003e blends meticulous scholarship with bold literary and poetic imagination. Don't miss it!\"--Arthur Green, author of \u003ci\u003eJudaism for the World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"The author's erudite prose and masterful command of history and faith traditions bring his subject to vibrant life. This is an edifying and accessible chronicle of a towering religious figure.\"--Publishers Weekly, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In the Bible Elijah is a zealous prophet, attacking idolatry and injustice, championing God. He performs miracles, restoring life and calling down fire. When his earthly life ends, he vanishes in a whirlwind, carried off to heaven in a fiery chariot. Was this a spectacular death, or did Elijah escape death entirely? The latter view prevailed. Though residing in heaven, Elijah revisits earth--to help, rescue, enlighten, and eventually herald the Messiah. Because of his messianic role, Jews open the door for Elijah during each seder--the meal commemorating liberation from slavery and anticipating final redemption. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e How did this zealot turn into a compassionate hero--apparently the most popular figure in Jewish folklore? \u003ci\u003eBecoming Elijah\u003c\/i\u003e explores this question, tracing how Elijah develops from the Bible to Rabbinic Judaism, Kabbalah, and Jewish ritual (as well as Christianity and Islam). His transformation is pertinent and inspirational for our polarized, fanatical world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Yale University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/15\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780300242706\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/10\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2022\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Daniel C. Matt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41574304514229,"sku":"9780300242706","price":22.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_fabb76c5-d090-40ff-8eee-29fbf8fb5f35.jpg?v=1643692423","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/becoming-elijah-prophet-of-transformation-9780300242706","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}