Midterm 2.3 Prophets Flashcards
Who are the four major prophets in the Hebrew Bible?
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel
How did Abraham Heschel describe the style of prophetic literature?
Prophetic literature is characterized by urgency, emotion, and a tone of rebuke and warning rather than peace and joy.
Why did the prophets use a style marked by urgency and rebuke?
To confront the people with their moral failings and call them to repentance and a return to God.
Which prophet is famous for prophecies about the coming of the Messiah as a suffering servant?
Isaiah
According to Jon Levenson, what does the metaphor of suzerain and vassals capture about the covenant between God and Israel?
It emphasizes God’s authority as the ruler and Israel’s role as a subject obligated to obey.
According to Jon Levenson, what does the metaphor of husband and wife capture about the covenant between God and Israel?
It highlights the intimate, loving, and sometimes strained relationship between God and Israel.
In Micah 6:1-8, what did God call on mountains and hills to do?
To serve as witnesses in God’s case against Israel.
What did God accuse Israel of in Micah 6:1-8?
Forgetting God’s saving acts and failing to live justly and faithfully.
Why did God command Prophet Hosea to marry Gomer, who was fickle and promiscuous?
To symbolize Israel’s unfaithfulness to God and God’s enduring love and willingness to forgive.
Based on the metaphor in Hosea’s story, is God ever willing to abandon Israel?
No, God’s love for Israel remains steadfast despite their unfaithfulness.
