The Biblical prophet Elisha is one of the most colorful and influential figures in the Old Testament. In 'The Prophet's Mantle', James Murray retells some of the key episodes of Elisha's life, from his call to be a prophet to his role in the succession of kings in Israel. Murray's imaginative and engaging prose brings this ancient character to life in a way that will inspire and challenge readers today. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.