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Name Institution Task Date The Covenants Is the Basis for prophecy A covenant is a binding statement by God through which he establishes a responsibility- based relationship either with an individual, the human race in general, with Himself and a nation or between Himself and a specific family.... In the book of the major prophet Jeremiah, the results of violating the covenants are very well documented, denoting the very great relationship between the covenants and prophecy in the Old Testament....
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Research Paper
Thus, the Assyrian menace, first posed by Tiglath-pileser III and then by his successors, Shalmaneser V, Sargon II and Sennacherib, was addressed, to a degree or another, by the prophets Amos, Hosea, Isaiah and Micah, while the prophecy of Isaiah particularly reflected the Assyrian invasions of Syria-Palestine ....
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Research Paper
Lastly, some of the prophets also acted as priests who were also responsible for enforcement of law however they were responsible for major sacrifices along with bringing civil justice in the society.... Such prophets were not only oracular but were also perceived as a symbol of justice....
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Research Paper
The author of the paper “A History of prophecy in Israel by Joseph Blenkinsopp” will make an earnest attempt to evaluate and present a historical perspective of prophecy in Israel.... The entire history of prophecy in Israel is covered in this one book.... hellip; A History of prophecy in Israel has good points and bad points.... This paper tells that Blenkinsopp uses a literary approach in laying out his thoughts on prophecy in Israel through literary sources....
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Book Report/Review
Per Obadiah, these people are also fated to be brought to justice to all their deeds.... This paper "Twelve Minor Prophets- An Overview" focuses on the fact that during the declining years of the first Temple period, Hoshea gives his prophecy to Israel as a warning to the Jews.... Amos' prophecy is mainly directed at the Ten Tribes --- who were eventually lost due to their actions.... He is also famous for his prophecy that is directed at the Jews' neighbouring nation of Edom....
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Assignment
As the prophecy against Jeroboam's descendants involved Hosea's children birth, it can be finalized that he existed in the north kingdom where his children's naming would have great impact.... The repentance cycle, restoration and redemption evident in the prophecy of Hosea and his marriage remained closely attached to our daily lives....
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Essay
The author of this review "Encountering the Old Testament" focuses on the comprehensive analysis of theological theories.... According to the text, present interpretation theories such as the neo-orthodox and evangelical and pinpoint differences and controversial subjects.... hellip; Hebrew culture, language, literature, and people are examined....
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Book Report/Review
This literature review "The Message of Jeremiah" discusses Jeremiah's confessions that are all rooted in his commitment to justice.... Many of lamentations are requests to God to prove Himself to the people that He has power and can judge the wicked.... hellip; Although on some occasions he spoke about himself, it is evident that he was not self-oriented....
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Literature review