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Prophet

A special kind of messenger from God

First messenger of God

Moses

Major vs. Minor Prophets difference

Related to the length of the book and not importance

Total number of Major Prophets

Three: Isaiah; Jeremiah; and Ezekiel

Prophetic Call methods

Voices; dreams; visions; or inspiration

Messenger Formula

When prophets speak in the first person as if God is speaking

Social Revolutionary role

Religious concerns were always accompanied by social and political concerns

Spiritual Warrior role

Functioned as demilitarized judges or specially selected messengers

The Book of Isaiah

Quoted in the New Testament more than any other prophetic book

Isaiah 40-55 focus

Written during the exile and includes four Servant Songs

Jeremiah's advice to Judah

Submit to Babylon so Jerusalem could escape destruction

Jeremiah's Temple Sermon

Warned against oppressing refugees; orphans; or widows

Ezekiel's location

Deported to Babylon and began his prophecy there

Valley of Dry Bones (Ez 37)

A vision symbolizing the restoration of Israel

Apocalyptic Literature purpose

Highly symbolic writing used to protect readers from persecution

Hosea's symbol

A controversial marriage representing God's relationship with Israel

Amos's main message

Social justice and condemning the abuses of the wealthy

Jonah's main lesson

A parable about God's compassion for all people; even non-Jews

Micah's prediction

A messiah who would lead Israel to peace and justice

Haggai and Zechariah's goal

Encouraged the Jews to complete the rebuilding of the Temple