Navi 10
This class focuses on an in-depth treatment of the Kings II text of the Prophets. This text was written by the prophet Jeremiah, and it records a turbulent and interesting time in Jewish History. Kings II focuses on the time wherein the Jewish Nation split into two separate kingdoms and was ruled by a variety of kings, both good and evil. It also discusses the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the Exile of the Jews. Students will work on skills to enable them to learn the text.
Kings II was written by the prophet Jeremiah who accompanied the Jewish People into Exile at the end of the 400 years described within this text. The reason he was the prophet chosen to write this book that spans such a long period of time, even though he only lived at the end, is because Kings II is not meant to be just a history book, but rather a memento of what life was like during the Temple Era.
1. We must appreciate the tremendous capacity each person has to be righteous or evil. 2. It is a mitzvah (positive commandment) to have faith and trust in G-d. 3. Learning from our forefathers teaches us that we can always change. 4. Prophecy that was necessary for generations was written down – developing relevance.
N/A