Isaiah - International Upheaval and the Days of Hezekiah

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Isaiah - International Upheaval and the Days of Hezekiah

Lesson 6 Lecture 3

March 1, 2003 • Dr. Richard L. Pratt

What historical period is in view in Isaiah 13:1-27:13? How is this material negative and positive? What was its original purpose in the book of Isaiah?

What is the literary structure of Isaiah's ministry in Hezekiah's day? How did the Sennacherib invasion demonstrate Hezekiah's trust?

How did Hezekiah demonstrate ingratitude? What did Isaiah warn would be the result? What was the meaning of this material fro Isaiah's readers?

Introduction - Prophets in Historical Perspective

March 1, 2003 • Dr. Richard L. Pratt

What are the prominent names and descriptions given to prophets in the OT? How do these designations indicate the breadth of prophetism in Israel? Discuss the institutionalization of a prophetic office. How does ANE background help us understand the prophets as functionaries of theocratic statecraft?

Introduction - Prophets in Literary Perspective

March 1, 2003 • Dr. Richard L. Pratt

Identify the categories the Hebrew Bible in which we find the writing prophets. What are the main types of prophetic accounts? Give an example of each. What are the main types of prophetic speech? Give an example of each. What is the basic outline of an oracle of judgment and salvation? What is the basic structure of the lawsuit? Discuss the problem of proclamation and inscriptuation of prophetic materials.

Introduction - Prophets in Thematic Perspective

March 1, 2003 • Dr. Richard L. Pratt

Explain the importance of divine transcendence for appreciating OT prophets. What difficulties in OT prophecy come to the foreground in the light of divine immanence? What are the major themes of OT covenants? How do these motifs establish God's limitations and latitude in the fulfillment of prophecy? Explain the functions of blessings and curses in OT covenants as expressed in the message of OT prophets.