BIBL 520 - Prophets

Institution:

Eastern University

Subject:

Biblical Studies

Description:

Prophets emerged in ancient Israel as an eclectic group identified only by their claim to speak for God, and their "high octave" condemnation of the socio-political and religious conditions of their time. They communicated by preaching, singing, crying, walking naked, shaving, etc. They braved social isolation, jail and even death, yet they insisted that God had spoken to them, and their words would shape the future. This course shall explore the relationship of the prophetic books to the rest of the canon, and then focus on specific issues, themes and theologies in the books. The roles of ancient prophets as socio-political exegetes would be used to segue into discussions of the roles of preachers today.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.eastern.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 341-5800

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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