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What is the Hebrew word for prophet?
What is the Hebrew word for prophet?
The primary role of a prophet was to solely foretell future events.
The primary role of a prophet was to solely foretell future events.
False
Name one title used to describe a prophet other than nabiʾ.
Name one title used to describe a prophet other than nabiʾ.
ro’eh or hozeh or ‘ish ha’elohim
The prophetic order as such began with __________.
The prophetic order as such began with __________.
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Match the following figures with their relevance as prophets:
Match the following figures with their relevance as prophets:
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What was a fundamental task of prophets?
What was a fundamental task of prophets?
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Deborah was one of the prophetesses mentioned.
Deborah was one of the prophetesses mentioned.
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What are colleges or schools of prophets established for?
What are colleges or schools of prophets established for?
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What is a possible reason that prophecy died out in Israel?
What is a possible reason that prophecy died out in Israel?
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Prophets in the Old Testament often received calls from God through mediators and dreams.
Prophets in the Old Testament often received calls from God through mediators and dreams.
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What was a main characteristic of a prophet's authority?
What was a main characteristic of a prophet's authority?
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What was one way Jeremiah's calling was uniquely characterized?
What was one way Jeremiah's calling was uniquely characterized?
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A true prophet could not provide a sign to verify their divine message.
A true prophet could not provide a sign to verify their divine message.
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The ecstatic state for prophets was often achieved through _____ and dancing.
The ecstatic state for prophets was often achieved through _____ and dancing.
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Match the following prophets with their key events:
Match the following prophets with their key events:
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What does the prophetic message reflect?
What does the prophetic message reflect?
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The prophetic books contribute to a ________ mosaic of revelation.
The prophetic books contribute to a ________ mosaic of revelation.
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Which characteristic is common in most prophetic calling narratives?
Which characteristic is common in most prophetic calling narratives?
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What literary form involves a question and answer structure?
What literary form involves a question and answer structure?
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Prophets often lost control of themselves during ecstatic experiences.
Prophets often lost control of themselves during ecstatic experiences.
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Name one of the basic elements of prophetic calling narratives.
Name one of the basic elements of prophetic calling narratives.
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The prophets always spoke uniformly on spiritual matters.
The prophets always spoke uniformly on spiritual matters.
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The two general periods in the development of prophecy in Israel are pre-canonical and _____ prophets.
The two general periods in the development of prophecy in Israel are pre-canonical and _____ prophets.
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What does the term 'neum' refer to in prophetic literature?
What does the term 'neum' refer to in prophetic literature?
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What type of experience is often associated with ecstatic prophets?
What type of experience is often associated with ecstatic prophets?
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Match the following literary forms with their definitions:
Match the following literary forms with their definitions:
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After Malachi, all prophetic activity ceased completely in Israel.
After Malachi, all prophetic activity ceased completely in Israel.
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The Day of the Lord refers to God's ________ against ungodliness.
The Day of the Lord refers to God's ________ against ungodliness.
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Which of the following is NOT a literary form of the prophetic books?
Which of the following is NOT a literary form of the prophetic books?
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What practice might prophets use to facilitate reaching an ecstatic state?
What practice might prophets use to facilitate reaching an ecstatic state?
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Match the following elements of prophetic narratives:
Match the following elements of prophetic narratives:
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Which of the following is NOT true about the ecstatic prophet?
Which of the following is NOT true about the ecstatic prophet?
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What was the primary focus of the training that the 'sons' or 'disciples' of the prophets received?
What was the primary focus of the training that the 'sons' or 'disciples' of the prophets received?
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The terms naviʾ and roʾe were used interchangeably in the early history of Israelite prophecy.
The terms naviʾ and roʾe were used interchangeably in the early history of Israelite prophecy.
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Name one of the major roles of Samuel as described in the content.
Name one of the major roles of Samuel as described in the content.
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Elijah was known as a 'prophet ____.''
Elijah was known as a 'prophet ____.''
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Match the prophetic figures with their main associations:
Match the prophetic figures with their main associations:
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Which of the following Canaanite influences did classical prophets oppose?
Which of the following Canaanite influences did classical prophets oppose?
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Which of the following prophets is recognized for his work during the time of Samuel and is associated with the establishment of organized prophetic movements?
Which of the following prophets is recognized for his work during the time of Samuel and is associated with the establishment of organized prophetic movements?
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Mosaic prophecy focused mainly on prediction rather than preaching and teaching.
Mosaic prophecy focused mainly on prediction rather than preaching and teaching.
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Prophetic guilds were less important than the priestly class in pre-Exilic Israel.
Prophetic guilds were less important than the priestly class in pre-Exilic Israel.
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What was the primary aim of Deuteron-Isaiah's prophecies?
What was the primary aim of Deuteron-Isaiah's prophecies?
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Name one function of a prophet according to Exodus 4:6.
Name one function of a prophet according to Exodus 4:6.
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The bands of prophets or the so-called 'school of the prophets' are traced back to __________.
The bands of prophets or the so-called 'school of the prophets' are traced back to __________.
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The emergence of classical prophecy in Israel began with the prophets ____.
The emergence of classical prophecy in Israel began with the prophets ____.
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Match the following prophets with their specific roles:
Match the following prophets with their specific roles:
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What was a common characteristic of the prophets during the 11th–9th century BCE?
What was a common characteristic of the prophets during the 11th–9th century BCE?
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The rebuilding of the Temple was seen as a key event leading to the initiation of the messianic age.
The rebuilding of the Temple was seen as a key event leading to the initiation of the messianic age.
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What was a key element of the reformers' function as prophets?
What was a key element of the reformers' function as prophets?
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The prophets functioned solely in the supernatural realm.
The prophets functioned solely in the supernatural realm.
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Name the primary prophetic response to Canaanite influences that distinguished classical prophets.
Name the primary prophetic response to Canaanite influences that distinguished classical prophets.
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Prophets typically prophesied for ____.
Prophets typically prophesied for ____.
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Who are recognized as the forerunners of the prophets?
Who are recognized as the forerunners of the prophets?
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The prophetic ministry includes aspects of the past, present, and future, including __________ and encouragement.
The prophetic ministry includes aspects of the past, present, and future, including __________ and encouragement.
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Which statement best describes the transition of prophecy in Israel from early to classical forms?
Which statement best describes the transition of prophecy in Israel from early to classical forms?
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Match the figure with their significance in the prophetic tradition:
Match the figure with their significance in the prophetic tradition:
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Which prophet's ministry primarily involved the warning against idolatry?
Which prophet's ministry primarily involved the warning against idolatry?
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The prophets provided specific responses to crises faced by the nation.
The prophets provided specific responses to crises faced by the nation.
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What aspect of the law did the prophets emphasize in their teachings?
What aspect of the law did the prophets emphasize in their teachings?
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The Holy Spirit empowered the prophet to discharge his office ________.
The Holy Spirit empowered the prophet to discharge his office ________.
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Match the following biblical references to their function or character associated with prophets:
Match the following biblical references to their function or character associated with prophets:
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Explore the fascinating origins and development of Hebrew prophecy in this quiz. Learn about the roles of prophets, their titles, and the historical figures involved. Discover how the prophetic order was established and the significance of prophetic guilds within the ancient Jewish community.
