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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. Heschel states that it is a mistake to think that what happens on earth reflects what?

2. In the Old Testament, sacrifices were part of the people's what?

3. Before Amos was called by God what was his job?

4. Heschel quotes Samuel to show that what was better than sacrifice?

5. What was Micah's message?

Short Essay Questions

1. Does Heschel say there is anything that can change God's judgment after the prophets warn the people of destruction?

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

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

4. How does Heschel describe the words of prophecy?

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

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

7. Why did history cause a need for prophets?

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

9. How does God answer Habakkuk when he asks him why and how long this will continue?

10. Why did the people try to run Amos out of the city of Judah?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the theology of pathos to two other theological points of view.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Discuss imagery and its use in the descriptions of the prophecies. Include in your discussion why the prophets used imagery and whether it helps in understanding their prophesy.

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