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Bible Final Flashcards

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What factors shaped the writing of the Bible, other than God?

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Ideologies, physical environments, different religious beliefs, and socio-political factors.

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How was the Bible written?

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It happened over time through a variety of authors and is still being updated today.

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What factors shape how we read the Bible today?

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Living Biblically, different religions and sects, historical and social-science criticism, gender, LGBTQ perspectives, and the history of interpretation.

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Why was the land the Israelites lived on so desirable?

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It had good farmland and was strategically located next to Africa and southwest Asia.

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What did the ancients value in their histories?

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They sought meaning in their histories, while modern readers often seek accuracy.

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Why did Pharaoh want to harm the Hebrews?

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Pharaoh feared rebellion and the Hebrews’ differing views and culture. He enslaved them, ordered midwives to kill newborn males, and commanded that newborn males be thrown into the Nile River.

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Why did Moses initially refuse to return to Egypt?

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Moses had a stutter, and God brought his brother Aaron to help with this issue.

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What is the significance of the midwives and Pharaoh’s daughter?

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They are seen as heroes who defied power.

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What is the function of the concept of neighbor?

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It offers a standard for humility and compassion, keeping our addiction to acquiring possessions in check.

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What is the purpose of Jubilee?

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Jubilee is an economic reset where all lands return to their original holders every 49th year, enforcing the value of neighbors and breaking poverty.

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What is the purpose of Sabbatical?

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In the 7th year, all debts are forgiven, ensuring no permanent debt and fairness between lender and receiver.

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What are the differences between Genesis 1 and 2 creation stories?

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Genesis 1 features Elohim and creation over 6 days, while Genesis 2 features YHWH and focuses on the Garden of Eden.

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How did Elohim and YHWH create in Genesis?

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Elohim created in a specific order over six days, while YHWH created humankind first after the Garden of Eden.

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Who are the characters in the Garden of Eden story?

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Adam and Eve eat the fruit, the serpent tricks Eve, and YHWH punishes them.

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Who is the serpent in the Garden of Eden story?

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The serpent is not Satan or evil; he is a devious manipulator.

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Who often gets blamed in the Garden of Eden story?

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Eve is often blamed because she decided to eat the fruit despite knowing it was wrong.

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What is a midrash?

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A midrash can be seen as a ‘fanfiction’ of biblical stories, showing different perspectives.

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How do the characters in Cohen’s Midrash feel about each other?

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Adam is angry at YHWH and perhaps himself, while YHWH is mad at Adam, Eve, and the serpent.

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What are the relational dynamics between Cain and Abel?

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The dynamics include farmer vs. rancher and 1st born vs. 2nd born, highlighting ancient rivalries.

20
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What happens in the Cain and Abel story?

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God refuses Cain’s offering, leading to Cain’s jealousy and the murder of Abel.

21
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What does the ending of the Cain and Abel story say about God?

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God gives Cain a chance to redeem himself, showing His forgiveness.

22
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How did the Assyrians, Babylonians, and Persians rule?

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Assyrians ruled through terror, Babylonians through exile, and Persians by playing nice.

23
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Why were the Deuteronomistic histories written?

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They were written to explore collective identity and suffering, asking ‘why?’ regarding Israel’s defeat.

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How did exile affect the YHWHist religion?

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The exile led to adaptations and the birth of modern Judaism.

25
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How did the Persian empire treat the Hebrews?

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They treated them nicely, bringing them back to Israel and funding the rebuilding of their temple.

26
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What did Samuel say about taking on a king?

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He warned the people about the consequences of having a king.

27
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What kind of king was Saul and how did he end?

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Saul started well but became cursed by God due to power lust and jealousy towards David.

28
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What was the role of the Witch of Endor?

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She helped Saul consult the spirit of the deceased Samuel.

29
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What happened between Bathsheba and David?

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David saw Bathsheba while his troops fought and had an affair with her.

30
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How did God confront David and how did David respond?

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God punished David by taking his wives and the child, leading David to acknowledge his sins and seek forgiveness.

31
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What are the main jobs of prophets?

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To speak God’s truth and to speak truth to power.

32
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Why didn’t Jonah want to go to Nineveh?

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He was scared and angry, fearing that God would forgive the enemy if they repented.

33
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What was Micah attacking?

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Micah attacked those who abused power and oppressed others.

34
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What was changing in Judah during Micah’s time?

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The Assyrian invasion brought significant changes, including corruption in economy, religion, and politics.

35
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What language was the New Testament written in and why?

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It was written in Common Greek to make it more accessible to everyone.

36
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Why do we only have scraps of the earliest New Testament copies?

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There were no original documents; the earliest complete manuscripts were found hundreds of years later.

37
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How did smart scribes alter texts?

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They often wrote their interpretations and traditions into the texts, altering the originals.

38
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What changes were made to the end of Mark’s gospel?

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Additional context was added to make the ending feel more complete.

39
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What are the different sections of the New Testament?

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The New Testament includes four Gospels, the Book of Acts, Epistles, and Revelation.

40
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What are the Gospels and how do they differ?

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The Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) convey similar events but differ in focus, especially John’s emphasis on Jesus’s divinity.

41
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What does ‘Synoptic Gospels’ mean?

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‘Synoptic’ means general summary, referring to the similar perspectives of Matthew, Mark, and Luke.

42
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Why were early Christians mocked?

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They were mocked for their differing accounts of Jesus’s story, which was unusual for the time.

43
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How is Jesus portrayed in Mark?

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Mark portrays Jesus as misunderstood and devalued, who came to serve, suffer, and ultimately triumph.

44
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What is the main title given to Jesus in Mark?

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The main title given to Jesus in Mark is ‘Son of Man.’

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