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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. According to Heschel, in what way did Hosea differ from Amos?

2. How long is the book of Habakkuk?

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who was Amos?

3. How does Heschel describe the words of prophecy?

4. How did Hosea and Amos differ?

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why was Jeremiah called the prophet of wrath?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Justice was an important theme for the prophets. Define what justice meant to the prophets. Discuss what problems there were with justice. Pick two prophets and explain how they dealt with the issue of justice.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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