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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. One theory for prophets and their inspiration is that they had madness in them that led to what?
(a) A psychic ability.
(b) The belief that they had a job to do.
(c) The belief that God talked to them.
(d) The desire to be great.

2. Heschel looks at the theory of ecstasy but limits it to what?
(a) The literary prophets.
(b) The post-exilic prophets.
(c) Early prophets.
(d) Old Testament prophets.

3. Heschel admits that pathos is both a paradox and what?
(a) Easy to explain.
(b) A mystery.
(c) A divine concept.
(d) A commandment.

4. How does Heschel describe the time that Jeremiah lived?
(a) One of war.
(b) One of peace.
(c) One of injustice.
(d) One of anger and wrath.

5. How did Second Isaiah refer to the people of Israel?
(a) People who were searching and working towards righteousness.
(b) People who were turning away from God.
(c) People who were not worshipping their God.
(d) People who did not understand their God.

Short Answer Questions

1. An emotional religion of sympathy is more compatible with the prophet's mentality than a religion of what?

2. According to Heschel, the prophetic act takes place when the prophet is aware of what?

3. What did Amos speak out against that differed from Hosea?

4. What term does Jeremiah use for the people of God because they refuse to turn themselves toward God?

5. How does Heschel describe freedom?

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