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Book Chapter Notes Flashcards

1
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What is the unifying theological theme of the pentateuch?

A

Yahweh’s covenant promise to Abraham

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2
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What is the majority literary type of the pentateuch?

A

Prose

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3
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A story with a happy ending, often characterized by a plot that progresses from problem to solution

A

Comedy

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4
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A story built around the life and exploits of a protagonist, especially focusing on his struggles and/or triumphs

A

Heroic

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A story on a grand scale exhibiting nationalistic interests

A

Epic

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A story portraying a change of fortune

A

Tragic

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7
Q

Law collections are known to have been published in mesopotamia as early as when?

A

2000BC

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8
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What was the purpose of Biblical legislation according to the book?

A

to order and regulate the moral, civil, and religious life of israel in accordance with the holiness necessary for maintaining a covenant relationship with Yahweh

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9
Q

the type of biblical law that usually contained and “if . . . then” type clause.

A

casuistic or Case

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10
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The type of biblical legislation that took the form of a direct positive or negative command.

A

Apodictic

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A type of biblical law that is a negative command referring to a hypothetical situation.

A

Prohibition

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12
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A type of biblical law which is a hybrid of the prohibition in which a specific crime is set forth with death as the penalty.

A

Death Law

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13
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A development from both the prohibition and death law addressing crimes committed in secret.

A

Curse

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14
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What are the three categories of levtical law?

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civil, ceremonial, and cultic

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The view that takes a skeptical stance toward the biblical narrative on the grounds that they are the work of prescientific ancient and medieval historians.

A

Historical Reconstructionist

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16
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The approach that presumes the OT is generally reliable

A

historical-archiological

17
Q

The approach that assumes supernatural origin of the OT as well as its complete accuracy.

A

Orthodox or Traditional

18
Q

What is the name for the “this the the account of . . .” formula?

A

Toletdoth

19
Q

What general period was that of the patriarchs?

A

Middle Bronze Age I (2000-1900) and II (1850-1750)

20
Q

What is the most important thing to take away from the theme of “origins” in genesis?

A

That God created

21
Q

When do scholars think Moses wrote Exodus?

A

15th or 13th century

22
Q

Which three sources do the DH people say make up exodus?

A

J, E, and P

23
Q

What is the span of years covered in the book of Exodus?

A

85 years

24
Q

Who would be the Pharaoh of oppression in an early date view?

A

Thutmose III

25
Q

Who would be the pharaoh during the exodus in the early date view?

A

Amenophis II

26
Q

Who would be the pharaoh of oppression during the late date view?

A

Rameses I and Seti I

27
Q

Who would be the pharaoh of exodus during the late date view?

A

Rameses II

28
Q

What is the divine oracle formula?

A

“and the Lord said to moses”

29
Q

What is the Hebrew title of Numbers?

A

In the wilderness

30
Q

What is the Hebrew title of Leviticus?

A

And he called

31
Q

What is the Hebrew title of Exodus?

A

These are the names

32
Q

What time period does Numbers cover?

A

38 years

33
Q

Which book does the book say is the hardest to identify structure?

A

Numbers

34
Q

What were the three functions of the census?

A
  1. ascertaining and recruiting manpower for war
  2. allotment of work assignments
  3. establishing basis for taxation

Old Testament 1a (6 decks)

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