Exam II - Slides 173 Literary Prophets

Question 1

3 major historical periods of Israel’s history

Answer 1

Period of Assyrian Influence
Period of Babylonian Influence
Period of Persian Influence
ABP

Question 2

Assyrian Influence date

Answer 2

8 C BCE

Question 3

Babylonian Influence dates

Answer 3

Late 7 - 6 C BCE

Question 4

Persian Influence date

Answer 4

late 6-5 c bce

Question 5

Prophets of the Assyrian Influences (in order)

Answer 5

Amos  750-722
Hosea  745-722
Isaiah of Jerusalem  742-701
Micah  740-701
AHIM----- dates

Question 6

Amos is the _____ of the writing prophets, is placed ____ in the order of Minor prophets

Answer 6

first, third

Question 7

The name Amos comes from ____ meaning ___

Answer 7

Amas, to lift burden, carry. Amos means BURDEN or BURDEN BEARER.

Question 8

Amos is from, located in the ____. He ministered in the ___

Answer 8

Tekoa in the South. Ministered in North.

Question 9

Amoz is different from AmoS. Who is Amoz?

Answer 9

Father of Isaiah of Jerusalem

Question 10

Who is Amos, who is he not?

Answer 10

He is a SHEPHERD ‘Ro’eh, dresser of Sycamore Trees. He is not a prophet nor a prophet’s son.

Question 11

Amos’ 3 occupations:

Answer 11

Sheep Breader, Herdsman and Cultivator of Figs

Question 12

Noqed

Answer 12

Sheep Breeder

Question 13

Boqer

Answer 13

Herdsman

Question 14

Cultivator of Figs

Answer 14

siq-mim

Question 15

Amos was not a simple shepherd, he was a _

Answer 15

businessman.

Question 16

What type of prophet is Amos considered?

Answer 16

Independent. Not afflilated with court or cult

Question 17

Amos decries both ___ and ___’s _______

Answer 17

Israel and Judah’s Social Corruption

Question 18

His issue with Judah and Israel

Answer 18

is how the rich abuse the poor

Question 19

What does God demand with this situation?

Answer 19

Let Justice Roll down like water, righteousness like an ever-flowing stream

Question 20

Because of Israel’s self-made wealth and glory, God’s punishment ___

Answer 20

will lose her glory, her freedom and her identity

Question 21

Remnant Theology - describe

Answer 21

no matter how sever God’s punishment or how the covenant is broken by the people, God will not obliterate his chosen people.

Question 22

Amos, in Ch. 2, shows the even handed judgement of God:

Answer 22

Moab and Edom
Israel and Judah
Amorites
Israel and Judah

Question 23

The Covenant at Mt Sinai is the ___

Answer 23

foundation of Amos’ theology

Question 24

How is the Lord a warrior?

Answer 24

The Lord who brought Egypt out of bondage will send her back into bondage in a foreign nation because of her failure to live the Torah.

Question 25

How does Amos compare the rich to the fat cows?

Answer 25

"You cows of Bashan"

Question 26

The Day of the Lord is the day that

Answer 26

the Lord takes action

Question 27

On the "day of the Lord" Israel will be found

Answer 27

wanting, not having what it takes.

Question 28

Amos' have vision in Ch. 7, each showing Israel wanting: 3 visions

Answer 28

Locusts, Fire and Plumb Line

Question 29

End of Amos in Ch 9 gives a

Answer 29

ray of hope, promise of the restoration of the Promised Land