Prophets
The purpose of this is for you to learn about learn more about prophets by researching one prophet with special attention. Another goal is that you learn to better use the introductions in your Bible and that you learn what biblical commentaries are and how to use them. Another goal is for you to learn where good written sources for Scripture study can be found.
Do NOT use the internet for this assignment.
Do NOT check out any books from our library.
1. Read the Introduction to the book in your Bible.
2. Use biblical commentaries as resources. There are many available. Make sure you check the Jerome Biblical Commentary and the Collegeville series. Cite this as a source. You can also use special Encyclopedias or any written works. Other written sources to check:
• Catholic or Jewish Encyclopedias
• SLUH computer card catalogue
3. Fill out the worksheet or type this:
• About the prophet: Answer the ever present four key questions: who, when, where, what?
• Copy down the outline of the book from your Bible’s introduction
• What is the importance of this book in the Old Testament?
• Why is this book, this prophet, important to Christians?
4. Add one great quote, word for word. Cite the passage.
5. Remember to cite all your sources at the end, including which bible you used.
You should know how to do this from your social studies class.
6. All this has to be put on a web page and made averrable to classmates. I’d suggest you sign up for a free web site at geocities.com. I’ll show you in class how easily this can be done. If you need help you know where to find me before school or during activity period. If you need me to stay after school to help you, just ask.
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What are the Prophetic Books?
The Prophetic Books contain the writings of Israel's great prophets. The role of the prophets was to keep the Chosen People faithful to the covenant they had made with God and to call them back when they strayed. These powerful writings richly describe the rewards of faithfulness and the punishments of betrayal. Additionally and mysteriously, the prophetic books foretell the coming of the Messiah and give information about him. Jesus' birth in Bethlehem to a virgin, his ministry to the poor, the downtrodden and the sick, and his violent death are all foretold in the prophetic books.
Prophet Th 100-4 Th 100-8
* Isaiah Alex Seidels, Joe Bettger Jay DiMaggio
* Jeremiah Luke Chellis John Huddleston
* Ezechial Will Hovator Ted Varty
* Baruch Collin McBride Martk Amoroso
* Daniel Matt Burke Ben Kim
* Hosea Jabari Allen Rich Mehan
* Joel Cole Aston Mark Kissel
* Amos John Barrett Patrick Jerry
* Obediah Paul Bruntrager Michael Riddering
* Jonah Patrick Davis Andrew Meyer
* Micah Aaron Dripps Christian Stark
* Nahum Tony Medina Austin Brauer
* Habakkuk Michael Ottenlips Will Hentz
* Zephaniah Kevin Perks Nick Whelan
* Haggai Kevin Richard Chris Burnworth
* Zechariah Nate Townsend
* Malachi Stephen White
These are usually classified as historical books but you can do the same assignment:
* Ezra Bill Gabler Andrew Swofford
* Nehemiah Andrew Johnson Bret Baer
* Esther Dan Jones Jeff Mathews
* Judith Andrew LaFaver Nick Whelan
Special assignment (see me):
* Elijah Mark McBride Doug Guilfoy
* Elisha Padrick Mulligan Sean Daily
• Son of Man Caleb Ford Michael Kaucher
• Messiah Robert Chisholm Phil Luongo
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Prophets The purpose of this is for you to learn about learn more about prophets by researching one prophet with special attention. Another goal is that you learn to better use the introductions in your Bible and that you learn what biblical commentaries are and how to use them.
Do NOT use the internet for this assignment.
I) Key ideas from the Introduction to the book in your Bible. Include the major message and/or themes and what is the importance of this book in the Old Testament?
II) About the prophet:
Who is this person?
When did this person live?
Where did they live?
What did they do?