Final Exam Flashcards
Theology is at the top, literature is bottom right, and history is bottom left
Hermeneutical triangle
instruction/covenant > disobedience > discipline > repentance > redemption
Deuteronomic cycle
study of the end times
Eschatology
a vindication of divine justice in the face of existing evil
theodicy
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
patriarchs of Israel
The Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red Sea on a journey known as the Exodus
Moses
son of David and king of Israel noted for his wisdom
Solomon
the 2nd king of the Israelites
David
faithful king of the southern kingdom of Judah discovered a book in the temple and implemented reforms to recommit the people to the covenant with God to eliminate the worship of false God’s
Josiah
created the Persian empire by defeating the Medes, Lydians, and Babylonians; was known for his allowance of existing governments to continue governing under his name
Cyrus
a prayer from the book of Deuteronomy reminding the Jewish people to love God with all their heart, soul, and strength
Shema
a savior sent by God
messiah/ Mashiach
a sacred chest that housed the tablets of the Ten Commandments. It was placed within the sanctuary where God would come and dwell
Ark of the Covenant
- Assyrians
- Israel refused to pay tribute
- invaded in 722 B.C.
- captured many cities including the capital Samaria
- forced some Israelites to resettle in Assyrian Empire
- brought settlers in - culture mixed - became known as samaritans
the fall of Israel
the dispersion of Jews outside Israel. dispersion from their homeland
Diaspora
