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”.