Genesis Flashcards
What is the Torah?
Hebrew Scripture; the first five books of the Bible
Where does the Bible take place?
Middle East/North Africa
What languages are used in the Bible?
Hebrew, Greek, Latin, and Aramaic
What is salvation history?
Key to understanding God and the world around you
How many books are in the Bible?
73
What people group does the Old Testament covenant pertain to?
HIJ; Hebrews, Jews, and Israelites
What people group does the New Testament pertain to?
All humanity
What books are in Pentateuch?
Genesis, exodus, Leviticus, numbers, Deuteronomy
Why is it important to study the Old Testament as Christians?
To remember what God has done for us
What is biblical exegesis?
How we study the Bible
What are the four literary elements biblical exegesis looks for, to see if it’s influenced the human author?
Redaction, historical, literary, and source criticism
Why is it valuable to engage in biblical exegesis?
It is never good to look at something someone has written without looking at the whole context
Describe textual criticism
Studies how the author edited his material for a particular audience
Describe historical criticism
Considers the historical setting of the text
Describe literary criticism
Considers the literary forms utilized in the text and how those are used I convey the deeper meaning of the text
