Prophets Flashcards
1
Q
Ezekiel
A
- was a priest
- used ‘mortal’ over 100 times
- 1st to go outside of Palestine
- ‘father’ of Judaism
- uses allegories of eagle, cedar, and pot
2
Q
Elijah
A
- from the northern kingdom
- ran away to Mt. Sinai after winning the showdown
- prophet under King Ahab
- most memorable prophet
- worked many miracles
- angered Jezebel with priest deaths
3
Q
Jeremiah
A
- is a priest
- condemns oppressions of orphans, widows
- uses objects (potter, clay) to teach
- reluctant to be a prophet
- remained faithful