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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What change occurs in Second Isaiah toward the people of Israel?

2. Heschel describes the words of prophecy as a polarity between what?

3. Hosea was aware that his relationship with his wife mirrored the relationship of whom?

4. What does Heschel say will change God's judgment about destruction?

5. "The Prophets" was written for which religious groups?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Heschel say about the prophets' popularity?

2. Why does Heschel think Habakkuk is a tormented man?

3. Why was Jeremiah called the prophet of wrath?

4. Why did history cause a need for prophets?

5. Who was Amos?

6. Why, according to Heschel, do others reject prophets?

7. What did Micah say in addition to warning the people about destruction due to their sins?

8. Why can't God be explained, according to Heschel?

9. Why does Jeremiah refer to the people of God as murderers?

10. Does Heschel say there is anything that can change God's judgment after the prophets warn the people of destruction?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss imagery and its use in the descriptions of the prophecies. Include in your discussion why the prophets used imagery and whether it helps in understanding their prophesy.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss nonfiction. Distinguish it from fiction. In your discussion include genres of nonfiction, their purposes, what types were used in this book, were they used well, etc.

Essay Topic 3

Define and discuss anthropopathy and anthropomorphism. In your discussion, give examples. What does Heschel say the problem is with anthropopathy?

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