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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In addition to using information from Israel's culture, Heschel uses information from what in order to understand the prophets?
(a) Greek culture.
(b) Islamic culture.
(c) Cult of the Balaam.
(d) Egyptian culture.

2. Heschel says God hates sin but is also what?
(a) Judgmental.
(b) Intolerant of injustice.
(c) Vengeful.
(d) Forgiving.

3. Some writers in the Bible say that emotions and feelings have been inspired by whom?
(a) The devil.
(b) The Greeks.
(c) Mankind.
(d) God.

4. Heschel states that it is a mistake to think that what happens on earth reflects what?
(a) What is happening in heaven.
(b) What is going to happen in the future on earth.
(c) What has happened in the past in heaven.
(d) What has happened in the past on earth.

5. What does Heschel say about a reliable diagnosis of the prophets' mental health?
(a) It's beyond the reach of the book.
(b) It isn't necessary.
(c) He's not experienced in that area.
(d) It has been done by others.

Short Answer Questions

1. What promise did God give with Second Isaiah?

2. To what does Heschel compare the descriptions of prophecy?

3. Amos began with a message of what?

4. In ancient times, Israel only knew God as what?

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

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