ENGC17H3 Lecture : The Prophets Part II
Document Summary
Mainly the prophets" role here is to warn of doom. I was no prophet, neither was i a prophet"s son, but i was an herdsman . Emphasis that the day of yahweh is not a day that should be rejoiced, but rather feared. Biggest sin is the exploitation of the poor. But let judgement (justice) run down as waters, and righteousness as a night stream. Wheat should be left in the field, not wiped clean for profit. Assigned prophet but there appears to be 3 writers (3 diff isaiahs) Book of isaiah: collection of prophecies by at least 3 diff prophets from 3 diff periods (700s. Prophet"s success depends on the respect they get and their followers. After 1st isaiah you get more doom & gloom. He"s rejected by power but eventually becomes an advocate for the oppressed. Another shift outward rituals don"t carry the same significance/value (contrast to.
