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Reading Biblical Texts: Prophets and Prophecy in the Biblical World
- Pacific Time Virtual Program
Who were the prophets and prophetesses, how did they come to be so, and how were their visions expressed and received? Our class will explore these and other questions, not only for prophets of the Bible, but also for the prophetic profession in the rest of the ancient Near East. Then we'll explore specific Biblical texts that inform our understanding of the prophet and his role in society. A special focus will be the endemic problem of the 'false prophet' in Biblical Literature. In the process, we'll also consider how the legacy of Biblical prophecy affects us to this day.
Who this is for: Anyone interested in Biblical prophecy, the role of prophets in the ancient Near East, and how these figures shaped religious and social life.
What you'll leave with: A deeper understanding of Biblical prophets, insights into key texts and their societal context, and an appreciation for how the legacy of prophecy continues to influence us today.
9 Sundays, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 5:15–6:45pm Pacific
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