This document is an essay submitted by a student, Daniel Shin, for BIBL 105-B05 Old Testament Bible at Liberty University, completed on July 6, 2017. It addresses three key issues prevalent in the Old Testament: idolatry, social injustice, and religious ritualism.
This assignment is intended for instructors evaluating student understanding of Old Testament themes and the prophetic responses to them. It’s used as part of the course assessment to gauge a student’s ability to identify and discuss these critical issues within their historical and theological context.
This essay provides a student’s perspective on these topics and does *not* represent a comprehensive scholarly treatment. It relies on specific biblical passages (Exodus 20, Jeremiah 10) and a single secondary source (Hindson & Yates, *The Essence of the Old Testament*). It does not offer original research or a detailed analysis of the prophets.
The full essay includes the student’s definitions of idolatry and social injustice, along with references to the books of Isaiah, Ezekiel, Jeremiah, Jonah, and Micah. It also contains a bibliography with cited sources. This preview only provides a summary of the essay’s focus and scope.