Year 9 Religious Education - Prophetic Literature

Flashcards for key vocabulary and concepts related to Prophetic Literature in the Old Testament.

Prophet

A person who speaks on behalf of God.

Provoker

Someone who incites strong reactions.

Covenant

A binding agreement between God and his people.

Oracles

Messages or revelations from God.

Repentance

Sincere regret and turning away from sin.

Return from Exile

The return of the Israelites from exile in Babylon.

Abrahamic Covenant

A covenant established between God and Abraham, involving promises of land, posterity, and blessing.

Mosaic Covenant

A covenant between God and the Israelites, mediated by Moses, outlining laws and obligations.

Covenant reminder

A characteristic of oracles that reminds the audience of their obligations to the covenant with God.

Divine Authority

A characteristic of oracles highlighting that the message comes directly from God.

Warning of Judgement

A characteristic of oracles that warns of impending punishment for disobedience.

Accusation of Sin

A characteristic of oracles that identifies the sins and wrongdoings of the people.

Call to Repentance

A characteristic of oracles urging the people to turn away from their sins and return to God.

Hope and Restoration

A characteristic of oracles offering a message of renewal and restoration of the relationship with God.