2/13 Class Flashcards
What is the defining theophany in the Hebrew Scriptures?
The encounter of YHWH with Israel at Mount Sinai leading to a covenant relationship.
This event is central to the identity of Israel and is described in the context of liberation from Egypt.
What is the covenant oath given in Exodus 6:7?
I will be your God, and you will be my people.
What does the covenant requirement in Exodus 24:7 state?
All the words that YHWH has spoken, we will do.
What are the ‘Decalogue’ and where can it be found?
The 10 Commandments, found in Exodus 20:1–19.
What is ‘The Covenant Code’?
It refers to Exodus 20:22–23:19, also known as the ‘Book of the Covenant’ in 24:7.
What does Leviticus and later parts of Exodus provide instructions about?
Worship and the tabernacle (mobile wilderness sanctuary).
What is the significance of Deuteronomy in relation to the wilderness?
It is known as the ‘second law’ after the wilderness wandering in Numbers.
What is the Documentary Hypothesis?
The theory that the Pentateuch developed from the combination of several documents.
What is source criticism?
The analysis of a biblical text to determine what sources were used in its composition.
What does ‘P’ refer to in the context of Genesis creation?
The Priestly source, which presents a structured account of creation.
What does ‘J’ refer to in the context of Genesis creation?
The Yahwist source, which provides a more anthropomorphic view of God.
Fill in the blank: The LORD saw that the wickedness of humankind was great in the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of their hearts was only _______.
evil continually.
What was God’s instruction to Noah regarding animals?
Bring two of every kind into the ark, male and female.
What was God’s promise to Noah after the flood?
Never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of a flood.
What is the significance of the rainbow in the context of God’s covenant?
It is the sign of the covenant between God and the earth.
What does the phrase ‘the ban’ refer to in the context of Joshua?
The prohibition against taking spoils from certain conquered cities.
Who led Israel into the Promised Land after Moses?
Joshua.
What was the outcome of Joshua taking the whole land?
The land had rest from war.
Fill in the blank: ‘In those days there was no king in Israel; all the people did what was right in their own _______.
eyes.
What is the Judges cycle of sin?
A pattern of sinning, oppression, crying out to God, and deliverance by a judge.
What is the Shechem Covenant Ceremony?
A ceremony where Israel renews its covenant with God.
What was the role of tribes in the distribution of the Promised Land?
11 of Jacob’s 12 sons were allotted territory, with Levi as the exception.
True or False: Joseph’s two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, received their father’s land.
True.
What is the significance of the phrase ‘Choose this day whom you will serve’?
It emphasizes the importance of choosing to serve YHWH.
