REL 1004 Chapter : Introduction To Prophecy
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10/30/2012 2:32:00 pm: past views of israelite prophets. Early christians = mathew is so concerned to tie jesus"s concerns to the prophets so he alters the word somewhat to conform exactly to the gospel. Traditional jewish view: all the laws of pentateuch come first. Priestly was the latest : this contains most religious law in the pentateuch; if this is right prophets would not come after the law but before: gustav holscher, general features concerning prophecy. They are channels of communication between god"s above and humans below. Work through the prophet by conveying their will, demands, and encouragement. Humans communicate to the god"s above by petition/ intercede. Near: these kind of prophets are not interested in predicting events; they want to know what is about to happen because that"s what"s affecting their life. Prophets are figures that can see over the horizon. Bitch factor: exposing sin in the present: distinction b/w early and classical prophets.
