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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. What did Isaiah say that God would do to those who try to honor themselves?

2. Whom did Jeremiah say would overtake the cities of Judah?

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

4. According to Heschel, the prophets had no ideas about God, but had what?

5. What Bible does Heschel use as the source for scripture passages?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What type of man was a prophet, according to Heschel?

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

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

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

6. Why did history cause a need for prophets?

7. How does Heschel describe the words of prophecy?

8. Why does Heschel think Habakkuk is a tormented man?

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

10. Why was Jeremiah called the prophet of wrath?

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

Discuss the social issues that the prophets were addressing. What were the issues? Be sure to link specific social issues to specific prophets. What did the prophets have to say about these social issues? Did the prophets address the social issues in the same way?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss at least three prophets that are not Old Testament prophets. How do they compare/contrast to the Old Testament prophets?

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