ophecies concerning the destruction
of foreign nations; (3) Prophecies of restoration
of the Jews. Pick out instances of the three and
note the effective symbolism used. 344-353 S.A.
From Ezekiel's "Doom of Tyre," describe the
commercial activity of a great city in ancient times. 346-351 S.A.
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Amos
In what kingdom did Amos prophesy? 354 S.A.
Tell something of Amos' early life and
call to be a prophet. 354 S.A.
Where did Amos make his first appearance and
what was his message? 354, 355 S.A.
How did Amos defy the priest? 355, 356 S.A.
What charges did Amos bring against the people? 356-361 S.A.
Against what abuse did Amos speak? 361, 362 S.A.
Hosea
What was Hosea's special message? 363 S.A.
What particular sins did Hosea ascribe to the people? 363-365 S.A.
What relation between God and his people
did Hosea point out? 365, 366 S.A.
Micah
In what respect did Micah's prophecy resemble
that of Isaiah? 367 S.A.
What social corruptions did Micah especially condemn? 367 S.A.
What did Micah mention as the enduring foundations
of the spiritual world? 369 S.A.
Obadiah
What was the main theme of the prophecy of Obadiah? 370-373 S.A.
Joel
What was the occasion of the prophecy of Joel? 374 S.A.
How did the people receive Joel's warning? 378 S.A.
What words of Joel were quoted by Peter on
the day of Pentecost? 379 S.A., 326 L.J.
Zephaniah
Of what does the prophecy of Zephaniah consist? 380 S.A.
Of his declarations of threats and promises pick
out strong examples. 380-384 S.A.
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Nahum
For what reasons was Nineveh so bitterly hated
by the Hebrew people? 385 S.A.
What was the theme of Nahum's prophecy? 385 S.A.
What striking picture does Nahum draw in the
"Doom of Nineveh"? 387-391 S.A.
Habakkuk
What new problem is dealt with in the prophecy of
Habakkuk? 392 S.A.
What national condition of the Jews brought up
this problem?
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