Critically evaluate the historical background of the Old Testament prophetic books by assessing issues of authorship, intended audience, historical occasion, purpose, and date of writing.
Analyze the covenant relationship between God’s chosen people (Israel and Judah) as depicted in the prophetic literature, with attention to its eschatological implications.
Synthesize and compare the major themes of the prophetic books, demonstrating how they interrelate within the framework of the Old Testament.
Formulate and defend contextually appropriate applications of the prophetic message for contemporary contexts, discerning parallels between Israel/Judah’s disobedience.