2 Flashcards
Patriarchs
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Matriarchs
Sarai
Rebekah
Rachel
Abrahams journey
Ur north to haran, south to shechem
Nuzi Law
Abram Sarai Hagar
Abraham
Father of a Multitude
Requirements of covenant
Righteousness, Circumcision
Akedah
Turning point: binding of Isaac (mount moriah)
Edom
Descendants of Esau
Most powerful tribes of northern kingdom
Ephraim and Manasseh
Jacob-Israel
Cheater-one who strives with God
Jacob and Joseph deaths
Embalmed+coffin
Joseph context
Hyksos (2nd int. Period) semites
What do we learn about God from the Patriarchs
Forgiving: Abram hecking up
Big-picture oriented: Joseph narrative
Merneptah’s Stela
13th century. “The people of Israel”. First reference to Israel outside of bible
Slaves built
Pithom and Ramses
Passover instructions
Blood on doorpost
Dressed, shoes on
Unleavened bread
Parts of tabernacle
Court
Inner court
Holy of holies
What is God’s Character Genesis
Creator (Creation story)
Sovereign (Flood, Babel)
Holy (Fall, covenant)
What is gods character Exodus
Creator (10th plague)
Sovereign (Plagues, Exodus)
Holy (Sinai, Temple)
Torah meaning
Instruction
Is pentateuch history book?
Contains theological truths … which establish belief system…within historical context
Order of creation
Light Firmament Vegetation Heavenly bodies Birds fish Animals Humans
Symmetry of creation
Light: Luminaries
Sea and sky: creatures of water and air
Earth: creatures for earth
Structure of numbers generations
First gen (Sinai)
Pivot (temple prostitution)
Second gen
Structure of numbers geography
Sinai
Kadesh
Moab
Priestly blessing historical find
Ketef hinnom. Gravesite near Jerusalem. Silver amulets date to 7c BC. oldest archaeological find that quotes scripture
Largest narrative in numbers
Balaam’s donkey
Tell Deir Alla
7c BC. balaam son of Beor written on plaster under balak, king of Moab
God’s character numbers
Sovereign (miracles, balaam)
Holy ( tabernacle, name)
Faithful (Moses/Aaron, Israelites)
Just (consequences for sin)
Vertical relationship
First 4
Horizontal relationship
Last 6
Caustic law (case law)
If/then
Absolute prohibitions
“Thou shall”
Leviticus theme
Be holy, for I am holy
Types of offering
Cereal Burnt Peace Sin Guilt
Holy through cleanliness
Food
Childbirth
Diseases
Bodily discharges
Structure of Deut
3 speeches of Moses
3 speeches of Moses
1-cliffnotes history
2-law
3-covenant renewal
Shema/3 main laws
God exists
God is one
Love god
Tefillin
Bind laws in hand and foreheads
Mezuzah
Laws on doors and gates
Covenant renewal
Yahweh-god of Abraham
Also applies to gentiles
Plan of God genesis
Relationship with god:focus of creation
Fallen humanity:fall
Relationship:covenant
Numbers plan
God chooses people to lead:Moses/Aaron
Gods presence won’t leave:wandering
Gods character and plan deut
God provides and desires relationship.
10 commandments
No gods before me No idols No taking name in vain Sabbath Honor father and mother Murder Adultery Steal Lie Covet
