RELG 310 - Prophets And Prophecy In The Old Testament

Credit(s): 3
Prophets played a crucial role in the social, political, and religious life of ancient Israel, as indicated by the amount of space afforded to prophetic literature in the scriptural canon. This course introduces students to the prophetic movement in ancient Israel, surveying the Old Testament books from Isaiah through Malachi and seeking to understand the unique message of each prophet. Emphasis will be placed on cross-cultural and comparative study of prophecy in the ancient Near East as well as the transformation of prophetic activity during the Second Temple period.

Course Level: Undergraduate