RS 375 The Prophets
The movement that began with the 8th century BCE prophets of Israel marked a clear departure from the social and religious world view prevalent in the ancient Near East. This course will examine the background and literature of the prophetic movement with its agenda for social, religious, and political reforms. It will stress how prophets such as Amos, Jeremiah, and Isaiah were able to have a lasting impact on Western thought and religion through their views of Israel's relationship with neighboring nations, God, and future humanity.