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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. Jeremiah says that even though people are punished they don't seem to what?

2. What social ill did Hosea primarily speak out against?

3. What does Heschel use as examples of how pathos is associated to God in heaven?

4. Heschel says that prophets have a duty to what?

5. What does Heschel say the prophets had to endure?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Jeremiah called the prophet of wrath?

2. Why did history cause a need for prophets?

3. How does Heschel describe the words of prophecy?

4. Did the people listen to the prophet Isaiah?

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

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

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

8. What did Micah say in addition to warning the people about destruction due to their sins?

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

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

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

Choose one of the following prophets: Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, Micah, Jeremiah, Habakkuk, and Second Isaiah. Discuss the prophet in detail, including who he is, where he came from, what he did, his prophecy, etc.

Essay Topic 3

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

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