ISHU 307 - Prophets and Prophec

This course examines the phenomenon of prophecy in anthropological and theological perspective. While drawing on a wide range of examples, particular focus is placed on the way prophecy operated in ancient Israel. Students will explore how prophecy embraces, but also moves beyond, prediction of future events. The area beyond prediction – social context, ethics, theology, gender, politics, literature, psychology, rhetoric – will be looked at most closely. (IR)

Credits: 3