Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Homework for Thursday, 3.17

Dead Sea Scroll - part of Isaiah Scroll (Isa 5...Image via Wikipedia
After reading Smith, 293-296, read this account of Jerusalem's defeat by the Babylonians. Notice that the account is concerned to explain theologically the reasons for their defeat.
http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=167243749

Next, read a poetic lament for the fallen city. What metaphor/imagery does the poet evoke?
http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=167244068

Finally, read this prophetic voice from the point of Israel's return to the land. What hopes does the author point to? What does he affirm about the nature of God?
http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=167244204
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