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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author describes what era in the Old Testament?

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

3. How many changes in leadership were there during Jeremiah's time?

4. Pathos is not self-centered but is what kind of thinking?

5. Why does Heschel quote Micah 7:1-7?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why can't God be explained, according to Heschel?

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

3. What did Heschel say about the prophets' popularity?

4. What type of message did Amos bring to the people?

5. Did the prophets feel differently about sin than others?

6. What is meant when Samuel says "to obey is better than sacrifice"?

7. How does Heschel describe the words of prophecy?

8. Why does Heschel say that the tone changes toward the people of Israel while Second Isaiah is the prophet?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

From among the following list of prophets, Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, Micah, Jeremiah, Habakkuk, and Second Isaiah. choose the one you consider to be the most important. Discuss why you think he was the most important. In your discussion, include information on the man, the social ills, what he said, and how he said it.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the relationship of prophet, priest, and king through history, with emphasis on the period of the Old Testament prophets described in this book.

Essay Topic 3

Choose two of the following prophets: Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, Micah, Jeremiah, and Habakkuk. Compare and contrast them as men and prophets.

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