Biblical Prophets: Voices of Conscience and Social Justice

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This course offers an introduction to the prophets and prophetic literature in the Old Testament/ Hebrew Bible, with emphasis on their role as voices of conscience and social justice. It will consider the socio-cultural and historical contexts which shaped the lives of the biblical prophets and how they responded to the social injustices and moral challenges of their time. Attention will also be given to key concepts, literary genres and features distinctive to biblical prophecy. In analyzing and interpreting prophetic texts, students will engage with critical issues and recent scholarship.