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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 14-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Heschel, how did God show himself to prophets?
(a) In vague notions.
(b) In variables.
(c) In totality.
(d) In absolutes.

2. Heschel said that some of the beliefs that the prophets were frauds came from an era when people wanted what?
(a) Rationality.
(b) Conformity.
(c) Certainty.
(d) Shibboleth.

3. Heschel explains that some think the prophets may have been victims of what?
(a) Mental abnormalities.
(b) Illusions.
(c) Religious fervor.
(d) Hallucinations.

4. Jeremiah felt that his time was one of what?
(a) Emergency.
(b) Fluidity.
(c) Destruction.
(d) Change.

5. Who does Heschel believe can fully understand God?
(a) No one.
(b) The prophets.
(c) Biblical scholars.
(d) Priests.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Heschel use to solidify his facts about the prophets?

3. How is God's love to man shown?

4. What did Isaiah say that God would do to those who try to honor themselves?

5. Jeremiah the prophet said that God delights in what?

(see the answer key)

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