Books of Poetry

Question 0

The book of Job’s theme:

Answer 0

Salvation by Redeemer

Question 1

The Poetic Books’ theme is what?

Answer 1

Aspiration for Christ

Question 2

The book of Psalms’ theme:

Answer 2

Communion with God

Question 3

The book of Proverbs’ theme:

Answer 3

Wisdom of the Lord

Question 4

The book of Ecclesiastes’ theme:

Answer 4

Purpose of Life

Question 5

The book of Song of Solomon’s theme:

Answer 5

Union with Christ

Question 6

What poetic period is the book of Job?

Answer 6

the Patriarchal period

Question 7

What poetic period is the book of Psalms?

Answer 7

the Davidic period

Question 8

What poetic period is the book of Song of Solomon?

Answer 8

Solomonic:

 1) Song of Solomon (young age)
 2) Proverbs (middle age)
 3) Ecclesiastes (elderly)

Question 9

Name the five different types of Parallelism that are written in Hebrew poetry:

Answer 9

1)Synonymous Parallels
        (same thought)
2)Antithetical Parallels
        (opposite thought)
3)Synthetic Parallels
        (thoughts build)
4)Exemplar Parallels
5) External-Internal Parallels

Question 10

Name the three purposes of poetry:

Answer 10

1) Praise God for: Creation, Salvation, etc.
2) Liturgical Use: Feasts of Worship
3) Convey Wisdom (hochmah)

Question 11

What does the Hebrew word, “chesed” mean in English?

Answer 11

“graceful” or “kind” love

Question 12

What does the Hebrew word, “hochmah” mean in English?

Answer 12

Wisdom of God

Question 13

List the five forms of Wisdom:

Answer 13

1) Proverbs
2) Riddles
3) Parables
4) Analogies
5) Songs