Hew Brew Questions Structure Flashcards
What does the term ‘Hebrew Bible’ refer to? Include in your answer the elements of language, divisions, and sequence of books in various contexts.
Language: Primarily Hebrew, with portions in Aramaic.
Divisions: Torah (Law), Nevi’im (Prophets), Ketuvim (Writings).
Sequence in Contexts: Differences between the Jewish canon and Christian Old Testament.
What is the Septuagint and how does it compare with the Hebrew Bible?
Septuagint (LXX): Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible.
Textual Variants: Differences in content and structure compared to the Masoretic Text.
Additional Books: Includes books not found in the Hebrew Bible (Deuterocanonical books).
What is the importance of the findings of the Dead Sea Scrolls for our knowledge of the Hebrew Bible?
Oldest Manuscripts: Provides the earliest known copies of Hebrew Bible texts.
Textual Variants: Reveals differences from the Masoretic Text and other versions.
Second Temple Judaism: Offers insights into the diversity of Jewish thought and practice during this period.
What can we say about the authors of the various books in the HB library? Why is it important to know this when we study the Bible?
Authorship and Redaction: Multiple authors and editors over time.
Historical Context: Influences from different historical periods.
Theological Implications: How understanding authorship affects interpretation.
What kind of literary forms are there in the Hebrew Bible and why is it important to identify them?
Narrative: Historical accounts and ancestral stories.
Law: Legal codes like the Covenant and Deuteronomic Codes.
Poetry: Psalms, wisdom literature.
The Hebrew Bible reflects different theologies. Explore this statement on the basis of the examples we discussed in class.
Diverse Theologies: Varied perspectives within the texts.
Contextual Influence: How different periods shaped theological views.
Examples: Specific instances discussed in class that illustrate theological differences.
How does the Hebrew Bible feature in the New Testament? How do the two collections relate to one another?
Scriptural Foundation: The Hebrew Bible as the Old Testament in Christianity.
Typology and Fulfillment: NT references that reinterpret Hebrew Bible prophecies.
Continuity and Discontinuity: Relationship between the covenants and laws.
What do we mean when we say that the Hebrew Bible underwent a process of canonization? Distinguish between the different sections of the Hebrew Bible!
Canonization Process: The selection of authoritative texts.
Sections: Torah, Nevi’im, and Ketuvim.
Criteria for Canonization: Apostolicity, usage, and orthodoxy.
What are the primary Texts and Versions of the Hebrew Bible?
Masoretic Text: The standard Hebrew text.
Septuagint (LXX): Greek translation with significant textual differences.
Dead Sea Scrolls: Early Hebrew manuscripts that reveal textual diversity.
Name and explain the primary historical approaches to the Hebrew Bible.
Documentary Hypothesis: Identifies different sources (J, E, P, D) in the Pentateuch.
Historical Criticism: Examines the historical context of the texts.
Redaction Criticism: Studies the editing process and theological motivations.
Name and explain the primary literary approaches to the Hebrew Bible.
Form Criticism: Analyzes literary forms and genres.
Source Criticism: Identifies the original sources behind the text.
Narrative Criticism: Focuses on the narrative structure and storytelling techniques.
Describe two of the more contemporary approaches that we discussed in class, and explain the three elements that most contemporary approaches aim to address.
Social-Scientific Criticism: Applies social theory to understand the cultural context.
Feminist Criticism: Analyzes gender roles and representations.
Three Elements: Textual interpretation, socio-historical context, and reader’s perspective.
