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Prophets' Babylonian Table Metaphor
- The hosts invite listeners to imagine prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah around a Babylonian table discussing exile.
- This vivid metaphor illustrates diverse prophetic perspectives during Babylonian captivity.
Divergent Prophetic Responses to Exile
- Prophets offer differing views on Babylon: Isaiah calls for standing firm, while Ezekiel advocates adapting to exile.
- Jeremiah and Zephaniah emphasize restoring covenant relationship over political strategies.
Bible as Living Dialogue
- The Bible presents ongoing dialogue with multiple perspectives rather than a single, definitive answer.
- The tradition encourages wrestling with God’s word instead of settling debates quickly.