Course Outline

Week 1
Hebrew Prophecy, The Day of Yahweh,
God in Human History
Introduction
Hebrew Prophecy
The Day of Yahweh
God in Human History

Week 2
Obadiah, Jonah and Joel
Obadiah: Betrayal of the betrayers
Jonah: God is merciful
Joel: The Day of Yahweh

Week 3
Amos & Hosea
Amos: Judgment for exploiters
Hosea: God loves his unfaithful people

Week 4
Micah, Nahum, Zephaniah & Habbakuk
Micah: God Judges & Redeems
Nahum: Judgment against Assyria
Zephaniah: God is Sovereign
Habakkuk: History is in the hands of God

Week 5
Haggai, Zechariah & Malachi
Haggi: Build my house!
Zechariah: Return to me and I will return to you
Malachi: Give God your best

Additional Materials
Selected Bibliography Egyptian gods and goddesses
An Overview of Israel's History From Division to Return
The Nations Around Judah and Israel
Paganism in the Old Testament
Poetic Devices
Idolatry in the Ancient Near East
Ancient Scriptures & Commentaries