Theo 217(B) / Theo 317(B)
PROPHETS OF ISRAEL (3 units)
Felipe Fruto Ramirez, SJ
T 8:00 - 9:50 am
Th 8:00 - 8:50 am

The course examines the phenomenon of prophecy in the ancient world and early Israel (Samuel, Nathan, Elijah, Elisha) as well as the personality and message of the writing prophets (Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, Micah, Jonah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Deutero-Isaiah, and others) in their respective historical contexts. Discussion includes exegesis of selected oracles, one from every prophet. The themes of Davidic kingship, the Deuteronomic theology, and the development of messianic hope, etc. are also treated.

Required Reading besides the classnotes: Miller, John W. Meet the Prophets. New York: Paulist Press, 1987; Albertz, Rainer. A History of Israelite Religion in the Old Testament Period, vol. 1. Tr. J. Bowden. London: SCM Press, 1994.

Prerequisite: Theo 216 Pentateuch