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Exam 1 Flashcards

0
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What is the name of the hypothesis proposed by Julius Wellhausen that the Pentateuch was written by different writers?

A

Documentary hypothesis

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What are the names of the two methods of interpreting scripture, and which of these interprets the bible at face value?

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Traditional view- interprets at face value

Modern view- does not interpret

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2
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5 different limitations of archaeology

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The problem of historical losses
The problem of limited excavation
The problem of non written sources
The problem of dating
The problem of history
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3
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Primary and secondary language of the Old Testament

A

Primary- Hebrew

Secondary- Aramaic

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4
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4 main sections of the English Bible

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Pentateuch
Historical books
Poetry and wisdom
Prophetic books

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5
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Meaning of “Testament”

A

Covenant or will

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6
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Meaning of “Canon”

A

Read or measuring stic

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7
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Meaning of “Pentateuch”

A

First 5 books of the Bible

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8
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Greek translation of the Hebrew Old Testament

A

Septuagint

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9
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Meaning of “Genesis”

A

Generation/Beginning

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10
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Meaning of “Sabbath”

A

Stop and rest

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11
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The Serpent

A

Satan

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12
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3 things scripture records about Cain

A

Jealous
Evil spirit
A farmer

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13
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3 things scripture records about Abel

A

Genaris

Shepherd

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14
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2 types of sacrifices in the Old Testament

A

Blood sacrifices

Peace offering

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15
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Whom did the chosen people of God come?

A

Birth of Seth

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16
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Where did the Ark come to rest?

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Mount. Ararat

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17
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Where did Shem, Ham, and Japheth settle around the world?

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Shem- firti crest
Ham- Africa and Arabian
Japheth- Europe and Asia

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18
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Meaning of “Patriarch”

A

Ruling Father

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19
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What city did Abraham live when he is first mentioned?

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Ur

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20
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Where did Abraham eventually establish his home?

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Hebron

21
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Abram and Sarai flee when there was “a fermine in the land”

A

Went back to Egypt

22
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What covenant did Jehovah enter into with Abraham?

A

Give land to Abraham desendents

23
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What does Sarah mean?

A

Princess

24
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Who was king of Seles who blessed Abraham after he defeated chedorlaomer?

A

Melchizedek

25
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How old were Abraham and Sarah when Isaac was born

A

Abraham-100

Sarah-91

26
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What was Abrahams ultimate test of faith?

A

Offer his son Isaac as a burnt offering

27
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Who was selected to be Isaac wife?

A

Rebekah

28
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Whom did Isaac lie about Rebekah being his sister?

A

Abirmelech

29
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Meaning of “Esau”

A

First born
Great hunter
Rough

30
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Meaning of Jacob

A

Quite

Mamas boy

31
Q

What are the theories of prolonged life?

A 
Tribal 
Measurement 
Sin's toll
Protective layer
Soil's 
Mans body aged slowly
32
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Features of hebrew people during the time of Abraham?

A

Nomadic

Wealthy

33
Q

Features of the promise God gave Abraham?

A

Great nation
Great name
Blessing to all nations
He would receive land

34
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Progression of Abraham’s travels

A 
Ur
Haran
Sheeham 
Bethel
Egypt 
Bethel
Hebron
35
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Sarai suggest Abraham bear a child and the name was

A

Hagor

Ishmael

36
Q

2 events characterized early years of Jacob?

A

Purchased Esaw birth right

Deceived blind father and stole Esaw blessing

37
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2 advantages were afforded to how had the birthright?

A

Given double portion of the property

Given leadership

38
Q

Why was Jacob stop Haran significant?

A

He met Rachel

39
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What did Rachel steal from her fathers house prior to her journey to Canaan?

A

Teraphim

40
Q

Jacobs kids with Leah

A 
Reuben
Simeon
Levi
Judah
Issachar
Zebulun
Dinah
41
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Jacobs kids with Bilhah

A

Dan

Naphtali

42
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Jacobs kids with Zilpah

A

Gad

Asher

43
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Jacobs kids with Rachel

A

Joseph

Benjamin

44
Q

Where was Jacobs named changed to Israel?

A

River Jabbok

45
Q

Rachel died

A

At Ephrath

46
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Where would Esau and his descendants settle?

A

Edom

47
Q

Which Joseph’s brother spoke up for him to return home

A

Rurbin

48
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Who was Joseph sold too?

A

Potiphar

49
Q

Joseph had two sons in Egypt

A

Eplaram

Manasseh

50
Q

Joseph Egypt name

A

Zaphenathpaneah

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