hebrew literature key terms Flashcards

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theme

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some idea or insight concerning human life or human nature

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patriarch

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founding father (Abraham was the patriarch of the hebrews)

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covenant

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special agreement (the covenant between Yahweh and the hebrews governed their relationship)

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canaan

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promised land

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enmity

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hostility

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beguiled

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deceived

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genesis

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coming into being

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psalm

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sacred song or hymm

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dominion

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power to rule

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ten commandments

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code of ethics (these were given to moses by yahweh/mosaic law)

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