Prophets of Israel

This course provides a brief overview of the prophetic literature of biblical Israel from the schism to the period of dispersion and restoration, utilizing a combination of historical and canonical approaches to the prophetic text. Prerequisite: Pentateuchal Studies. This course examines the phenomenon of prophecy in the ancient world and early Israel (Samuel, Nathan, Elijah, Elisha); the personality and message of the writing prophets (Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, Micah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Deutero-Isaiah, and others) within their historical contexts. Discussion includes exegesis of selected oracles, one from every prophet. The themes of Davidic kingship, the Deuteronomic theology, Messianism, etc. are also treated. Prerequisite: Pentateuchal Studies