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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. Hosea describes Israel as the unfaithful wife and God as Israel's what?

2. Amos began with a message of what?

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

4. What does Heschel say that Habakkuk is tormented by?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Second Isaiah?

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

4. What does Heschel say the prophets look toward?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss prophetic inspiration. What is it? Compare/contrast at least three different explanations/definitions, including Heschel's. Which explanation do you agree with and why?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Heschel's theory of pathos. Discuss what Heschel means when he says that the basis for the relationship of God and man is the divine pathos.

Essay Topic 3

Define and discuss anthropopathy and anthropomorphism. In your discussion, give examples. What does Heschel say the problem is with anthropopathy?

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