Short Essays for 3rd Test (one of the following questions will
be on the test):
- Explain what is meant by Apocalypticism as it pertains to the Bible and how it developed. Include in your answer definitions for "historical prophecy, prophetic eschatology, and apocalyptic eschatology." Give examples from 1) Isaiah or Amos, 2) Jeremiah or Ezekiel, and 3) Daniel.
- Briefly describe the historical context leading up the destruction of Jerusalem in 587/6 BCE and the historical context leading up to the destruction of Babylon and the restoration of the Israelites to Jerusalem in 520 BCE.
- Describe what is meant by the Psalter, what issues are involved in dating the Psalms, and how was the Psalter used in history and how should it be used today. Include in your answer the division of Psalms into books, a brief discussion of the six main form-critical types, and a description of what is meant by "actualization."
- What is metaphor? What are some dangers and benefits of the metaphors used in the Bible? Please give at least one example from the Bible.
- How does a central prophet differ from a peripheral prophet? Please give 2 examples from at least 2 different centuries. You may also give examples from the Mari texts.