Collins Ch. 4 Flashcards
What chapter contains the call of Abraham?
Genesis 12
What is a Legend?
Stories of oral tradition, characterized by folk belief, interest in personal and private matters, a desire to inspire and please rather than too report.
What where the elements of the patriarchal religion?
All divine manifestations as the same diety, alters, worship of Canaanite El
What is the Abraham Covenant?
God’s promises to the patriarchs are formalized in the covenant with Abraham as father of a chosen people in a designated land
What is in the J version of the Abraham covenant?
Takes place over a ritual with animals. Is unconditional
What is in the P version of the Abraham covenant?
Circumcision as a requirement and sign of the covenant
Trickster
Underdogs or outsiders who achieve success through deception
Why is the patriarchal history hard to date?
Lack of evidence outside the Bible