Chapter 18 A Strong People Flashcards
Was a priest who helped God’s people. Called them back to faithfulness to God’s laws.
Ezra
- Focused on true worship.
- made a connection between worship and the fair and just treatment of others.
- Linked praising God and social justice
- Called people to care for the needs of all those who suffer.
Isaiah
A short prophetic book, and is the message of a person who goes by the title of _________, meaning “my messenger”.
The Book of Malachi
Reminds us that God is just. This book was written at a time when Jewish people were having problems with Edomites. Also presents the hope for the survival of the Jewish people and the return of the kingdom begun by David.
The Book of Obadiah
Uses images to show the people the need for true repentance.
The Book of Joel
Gives insight into the long years of Babylonian exile and Persian domination.
Book of Daniel
The king agreed that the Jews should be killed and the day of this terrible event would be decided by casting lots or in Hebrew
Purim
- Begged Esther for help
- Wrote a letter to Jews everywhere telling them of these events.
- he asked them to mark this day when God delivered the Jews from destruction
Mordecai
Prayed and fasted and, then at great risk to herself, appealed to the king to save the Jews
Esther
God’s constant care for and protection of his people. Also the principle theme of the Book of Judith
Providence
Praised God for his providence
Tobit’s hymn
Quickly offered to rescue the Jews from danger
Judith
A short story that has a message. Usually about something familiar, but it is told to make a point about something else.
Parable
Who were the people called that favored the introduction to Greek culture?
Hellenists
Who were the people called that didn’t favor the introduction to Greek culture?
Hasidim or pious party
When was John Maccabaeus get killed and his son become king?
In 134 B.C.
During who’s reign was there disunity and fighting among the pious party?
King John Hyrcanus
What happened when Alexandra died
A civil war broke out between the two brothers
Who did Rome give power to?
Herod the Great
What did the senate (governing body in Rome) decide to do?
Send its most able general, Pompey the Great, to settle matters in the east
What marked the end of the kingdom, as well as the Jewish independence?
Pompey invaded Judea
What happened in the next thirty-five years after Pompey took over Judea?
- Struggle for power for both Rome and Judea.
- Many Jews and Romans die including Pompey
What was Herod’s main concern?
His main concern was not to convince the Jews about his faithfulness to God, but to survive in a dangerous world.
In order for Herod yo have money to pay for his programs and the huge amount of money wanted from Rome Herod…
Imposed large amounts of money on all of Judea. He was hated by many Jews and admired by most romans.
