Lecture 15. Hebrew Prophecy: The Non-Literary Prophets
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Date: 2012-12-06

Introduction to the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) (RLST 145) with Christine Hayes 

This lecture concludes the discussion of the Deuteronomistic historian's efforts to show that idolatry and associated sins lead to God's wrath and periods of trouble. The remainder of the lecture is an introduction to the phenomenon of Israelite prophecy which included ecstatic prophecy and prophetic guilds. The non-literary prophets of the historical books of the Bible and their various roles (as God's zealot; as conscience of the king) are examined.

00:00 - Chapter 1. Concluding Remarks about the Deuteronomistic Historian 
08:33 - Chapter 2. Introduction to the Phenomenon of Israelite Prophecy 
21:25 - Chapter 3. Roles Played by Prophets: Yes Men Versus True Prophets 
28:20 - Chapter 4. Roles Played by Prophets: God's Zealots, Kingmakers, King-Breakers and Miracle Workers 
43:01 - Chapter 5. Roles Played by Prophets: Conscience of the King 

Complete course materials are available at the Open Yale Courses website: http://oyc.yale.edu

This course was recorded in Fall 2006.