View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 10-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Heschel examine the state of mind of the prophets with respect to the theory of ecstasy?
(a) When they were receiving the words of God.
(b) When they were speaking.
(c) When they were prophesying.
(d) When they were praying.

2. The prophets were outraged because of what?
(a) Injustice.
(b) People's lack of understanding.
(c) Idolatry.
(d) The king's edicts.

3. Why does Heschel use quotes from other books of the Bible?
(a) To prove his point.
(b) To show continuity.
(c) To provide background.
(d) To prove he knows about the Bible.

4. Heschel says that Jeremiah is often called a prophet of what?
(a) Doom.
(b) Love.
(c) Wrath.
(d) Forgiveness.

5. Heschel points out that God's wrath is what?
(a) Like people's wrath.
(b) Terrible.
(c) Righteous and just.
(d) Vengeful.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Heschel compare the words of the prophet?

2. What does understanding God depend on?

3. For what does Heschel say God wants his people to obey?

4. God's anger is great and to be feared, but God is also what?

5. Heschel says the problem is not that we depict God incorrectly but what?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 232 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample