REL 1004 : STUDY GUIDE FINAL
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The format will be the same as the midterm tests. Begin your preparation by reviewing those earlier tests. Then work your way through this study guide, which covers the hebrew prophets, wisdom literature, and various topics of israelite religion. Prophets: we divided the hebrew prophets into two groups: the early prophets and the classical prophets. Be able to summarize briefly (1-2 sentences) the views of: the early christian writers c. j. wellhausen, traditional judaism, prophecy in ancient israel exhibited great diversity. Know the different portraits of early prophets, including: review again the biblical portrait of elijah. Be especially familiar with the story of the contest at mt. How is it a double contest: know amos"s place of origin (judah), the date and location of his prophetic career (ca. Reread a few passages in amos where these themes appear: know that most scholars divide the book of isaiah into three parts: first isaiah (chs 1-39); second.
