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What does Genesis 1 describe?
Genesis 1 describes God’s creation of the world in six days, including light, sky, land, sea, sun, moon, stars, creatures, and humanity in God’s image. It also establishes the Sabbath as a day of rest.
What is the focus of Genesis 2?
Genesis 2 focuses on the creation of Adam and Eve, where God forms Adam from dust, creates Eve from Adam’s rib, and gives them dominion over the Garden of Eden.
What significant event occurs in Genesis 3?
Genesis 3 narrates the temptation and fall of Adam and Eve, leading to their expulsion from the Garden and the introduction of sin and suffering into the world.
What is the story of Cain and Abel in Genesis 4?
Genesis 4 tells the story of Cain, who murders his brother Abel out of jealousy, exploring themes of sin, sibling rivalry, and God’s justice and mercy.
What is a covenant in the biblical context?
A covenant is a solemn agreement between two or more parties, often used to describe the relationship between God and Israel.
What is the Noahic Covenant?
The Noahic Covenant in Genesis 9 is a universal covenant between God and Noah, promising never to destroy the earth with a flood, symbolized by the rainbow.
What does the Abrahamic Covenant entail?
The Abrahamic Covenant in Genesis 12, 15, and 17 promises Abraham descendants, land, and blessings that will extend to all nations, with circumcision as its sign.
What is the Mosaic Covenant?
The Mosaic Covenant in Exodus 20 establishes a covenant relationship between God and Israel, promising that God will be their God if they obey His laws.
What does the Davidic Covenant promise?
The Davidic Covenant in 2 Samuel 5-7 promises King David that his descendants will rule Israel forever, establishing the Davidic dynasty.
What is the New Covenant?
The New Covenant, prophesied by Jeremiah, promises a new relationship between God and His people, with forgiveness of sins and internal transformation.
What is Source Criticism?
Source Criticism is a method used by biblical scholars to analyze different sources in the biblical text, aiming to understand its origins and compilation.
What is the Documentary Hypothesis?
The Documentary Hypothesis proposes that the Torah is a composite text formed from four distinct sources, later edited together.
What characterizes the J (Jahwist) source?
The J source uses ‘Yahweh’ for God, characterized by narrative style and anthropomorphic depictions, dating back to the 10th century BCE in Judah.
What characterizes the E (Elohist) source?
The E source employs ‘Elohim’ for God, emphasizing fear of God and dreams for divine communication, originating in the northern kingdom of Israel around the 9th century BCE.
What characterizes the D (Deuteronomist) source?
The D source is responsible for Deuteronomy, stressing covenant renewal and obedience to the law, likely written in the 7th century BCE during King Josiah’s reforms.
What characterizes the P (Priestly) source?
The P source is concerned with priestly matters such as rituals and laws related to purity, emerging around the 5th century BCE during or after the Babylonian exile.
What was the role of kings in the Ancient Near East?
Kings were considered divinely appointed rulers responsible for maintaining order, justice, and prosperity, holding religious, military, economic, and judicial authority.
What was the judicial role of a king in Israel?
The king maintained law and order, ensuring justice was served, exemplified by Solomon’s wise judgment in 1 Kings 3:16-28.
What was the military role of a king in Israel?
The king led the military, defending the kingdom and expanding its borders, illustrated by David’s battles in 1 Samuel 17:48-51.
What was the economic role of a king in Israel?
The king oversaw the economy, ensuring fair distribution of resources and tax collection, as demonstrated by Solomon’s wealth in 1 Kings 10:14-29.
What was the religious role of a king in Israel?
The king supported the worship of God and was seen as God’s representative, exemplified by David’s bringing of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem in 2 Samuel 6:12-15.
What happened to the Northern and Southern Kingdoms?
The Northern Kingdom of Israel fell to the Assyrian Empire in 722 BCE, and the Southern Kingdom of Judah fell to the Babylonian Empire in 587 BCE, leading to exile and the destruction of the First Temple.
