TL;DR: This crossword is over textbook material on three of the Bible's "major prophets." The book covers the development of prophecy in ancient Israel as well as the key themes and phrases of Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel.
Challenge: Can you solve this puzzle even if you do not have the book by Varughese?
This crossword puzzle was created for use in the course Introduction to Biblical Literature. The words and clues come from the textbook Discovering the Bible: Story and Faith of the Biblical Communities edited by Alex Varughese and published by what is now called The Foundry.
-- Howard Culbertson, hculbert@snu.edu
Acrostic built on the name "Ezekiel"
Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel are prominent figures in the Old Testament. These prophetic writings were important guidaing forces on ancient Israel. Isaiah, often regarded as the prince of prophets, is known for his poetic language and symbolic visions that call attention to redemption, judgment, and the coming Messiah. Jeremiah has messages of warning and lamentation, foretelling the fall of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile while offering hope for restoration. Ezekiel is known for his vivid and symbolic visions that carry messages of both judgment and restoration. While each prophet had a unique style and message, they all shared a commitment to proclaim God's word and call God's people to repentance, faithfulness, and hope in challenging times.
vEzekiel cuts off his beard and hair and burns it (Ezekiel 5:1-4), c. 525 AD, unknown | Image Source
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Puzzles used in class: Chapters 1-2 | Chapters 4-5 | Chapter 6 | Chapters 7-8 | Chapter 9 | Chapter 10 | Chapter 11 | Chapter 12 | Chapter 13 | Chapter 15 | Chapter 16 | Chapter 17 | Chapter 18 | Chapter 19 | Chapter 20 | Chapter 21 | Chapter 22 | Chapter 23 | Chapters 24-25 | Chapters 26-27 | Chapter 28 | Chapters 29-30 | Chapter 31 | Chapter 32 Supplementary puzzles