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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many changes in leadership were there during Jeremiah's time?
(a) Two.
(b) None.
(c) One.
(d) Many.

2. What does Heschel avoid telling the reader about the prophets' message?
(a) Whether the prophet's message was legitimate.
(b) The specific outcome of the message.
(c) The historical context of the message.
(d) Whether he agrees or disagrees.

3. What was another name for Hosea?
(a) Elisha.
(b) Odem.
(c) Ephraim.
(d) Joseph.

4. Pathos is not self-centered but is what kind of thinking?
(a) Prophetic.
(b) Inward looking.
(c) Judgmental.
(d) Philosophical.

5. According to Heschel, the prophets had no ideas about God, but had what?
(a) A relationship.
(b) An experience of him.
(c) An understanding.
(d) An obedience.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which prophet does Heschel not provide the reader his past?

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

3. What country did Israel ask for help and protection from Assyria during the time of Isaiah?

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

5. Micah's concern with the people was that they worshiped what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Heschel say God's ultimate goal is?

2. How did Hosea think his marriage with his wife Gomer reflected the relationship of Israel and God?

3. Why, according to Heschel, do others reject prophets?

4. Who was Amos?

5. Why does Heschel think Habakkuk is a tormented man?

6. Why was Jeremiah called the prophet of wrath?

7. What was the prophet Micah's concern with the people?

8. Did the prophets see things differently based upon their relationship with God?

9. What does understanding God depend on, according to Heschel?

10. In what way were Jeremiah and Micah the same?

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