What are key values and themes that you see in Beowulf?
Much of Beowulf is devoted to articulating and illustrating the Germanic heroic code, which values strength, courage, and loyalty in warriors; hospitality, generosity, and political skill in kings; ceremoniousness in women; and good reputation in all people.
What lessons did you learn from the stories of Beowulf?
Beowulf shows us that the best way to deal with frightening and complex demons, in our society or in our lives, is not to run away, not to hide. Confront the demons, go to their innermost lairs, fight them head-on and crush them! Be humble in victory, more so during setbacks.
Who is envious of Beowulf?
Unferth. A Danish warrior who is jealous of Beowulf, Unferth is unable or unwilling to fight Grendel, thus proving himself inferior to Beowulf.
What is the common theme of the old and New Testament prophets?
The common theme of the Old Testament major and minor prophets is that God has spoken and God wants us to love Him and respond in obedience. The Old Testament points us to Christ while the New Testament points back to Christ.
What are the literary features of the Minor Prophets?
Literary Features of the Minor Prophets. When we study the prophets we find they all pretty much have the same basic ingredients: (1) warning of impending judgment because of the nations’ sinfulness; (2) a description of the sin; (3) a description of the coming judgment; (4) a call for repentance; and (4) a promise of future deliverance.
What is the common theme of all of the prophetic books?
The common theme of these prophetic books is a call to repentance in order to avoid pending judgment interlaced with a promise of the future coming of the Messiah who would setup Israel’s glorious kingdom.
What are the major prophets in the Old Testament?
The Major Prophets include five books which are Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, and Daniel. The Minor Prophets include twelve books called Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi.