Chapter 4 - Writings Flashcards
What are the three types of parallelism in Hebrew poetry?
Synonymous, Antithetic, Stair-step [Text pg. 106]
What is Synonymous parallelism?
The second line is similar to the first (eg. The heavens are telling of the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork) [Text pg. 106]
What is Antithetic parallelism?
The second line articulates a contrast to the first (eg. For the wicked shall be cut off; but those who wait for the Lord shall inherit the land) [Text pg. 106]
What is stair-step parallelism?
The second line takes the thought a step further (eg. For the Lord is a great God; and a great King above all Gods) [Text pg. 106]
Other names for the book of psalms
“Psalter” (Based on Latin title meaning stringed instrument) or “Book of praises” (Hebrew translation, reflecting the use of the psalms in worship) [Text pg. 107]
Origin of the name of the book of Psalms
Greek title meaning songs [Text pg. 107]
The Psalter is arranged into how many psalms, in how many collections?
150 psalms
5 Collections
[Text pg. 107]
The two major types of psalms:
Praise, Lament
Hebrew term for wisdom
khokmah
Hebrew term for proverb
mashal
Which book of the bible speaks of woman wisdom and dame folly?
proverbs
Hebrew title for Ecclesiastes
Qoheleth
