Exam 3 Flashcards
Epoch 1
Creation and Fall
Epoch 2
Patriarchs
Epoch 3
Slavery and Exodus
Epoch 4
Conquest and Judges
Epoch 5
United Monarchy
Epoch 6
Divided Monarchy
Epoch 7
Exile and Return
Major events of Epoch 1
Creation of the universe, creation of humanity, fall of humanity, flood, formation and dispersion of nations
Major events of Epoch 2
Covenant with Abraham, Covenant with Isaac, Covenant with Jacob (Israel), Joseph
Major events of Epoch 3
Flourishing and slavery in Egypt, exodus from Egypt to Mount Sinai, covenant law at Mount Sinai, desert wandering
Major events of Epoch 4
Crossing the Jordan River, conquest of Canaan, Allocation of Canaan to 12 tribes, The 13 Judges
Major events of Epoch 5
Corruption of High Priests and call of Prophet Samuel, Reign of Saul “Deliverer King”, Reign of David “Shepherd King”, Reign of Solomon “Wise King”
Major events of Epoch 6
Division of Israelite Kingdom, rise and fall of the Northern Kingdom (Israel), Rise and fall of the Southern Kingdom (Judah)
Major events of Epoch 7
Exile (Neo-babylonian Empire), Exile (Persian Empire), Remnant Return and Rebuilding of Jerusalem
Theological themes of Epoch 7 (Exile and Return)
The Lord is still the God of the exiles. “Return to me and I will return to you”.
Significant prophets of Neo-Babylonian Empire
Ezekiel and Daniel
Significant prophets of Return and Rebuilding of Jerusalem
Haggai and Zechariah. Malachi (last OT prophet).
Major theme of Job
Righteous suffering and the divine sovereignty of the Lord
Major theme of Psalms
Worship and Response to the Lord
Major theme of Proverbs
Practical wisdom for daily life with the Lord
Major theme of Ecclesiastes
Existential wisdom for life with God
Major theme of Song of Solomon
Intimate Covenant Marriage
Who is Daniel?
The interpreter of dreams and visions
Who is Esther?
Jewish queen of Persia
What was King Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream?
Dazzling statue destroyed by a rock
What prophet was Malachi known as?
The Covenant Prophet
