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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 6-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Heschel contrasts God to other deities, who unlike God, did not have what?
(a) Absolute supreme power.
(b) Power to make heaven and earth.
(c) Power to change history.
(d) Power to intervene in people's lives.

2. Heschel states that it is important to distinguish between the objective and subjective aspects of what?
(a) The prophetic consciousness of God.
(b) Ecstasy.
(c) Biblical prophecy.
(d) Religious sympathy.

3. What does Heschel say is the basis for the relationship of God and man?
(a) Obedience.
(b) Religion.
(c) Love.
(d) Divine pathos.

4. What does Heschel say the prophets had to endure?
(a) Scorn.
(b) Lack of wealth.
(c) Loneliness.
(d) Ill health.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Heschel says God hates sin but is also what?

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

3. Heschel says that Habakkuk knowing that destruction is coming feels that this is the opposite of what?

4. Who died the year that Isaiah was called by God?

5. The prophets were outraged because of what?

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