Intro to the OT and Pentateuch Flashcards
What did Jesus say about the Old Testament in Matthew 5:17-18, Luke 24:27, 44, John 10:35
Jesus is here to fulfill the laws not abolish them. Also refers to Moses and the Prophets. And re-confirms that the scriptures are the true.
What is the meaning of Type?
The anticipation of something in the future
What is the meaning of Antitype?
the fulfillment of the anticipation
What are the three OT offices and how were they fulfilled by Christ?
Prophets - The Messenger
Priest - The Representer
King - The Ruler
Jesus is all three of them.
What are the languages in which the OT was written in?
Hebrew and Aramaic
What are the three genres of the OT and the main characteristic of each?
History - record of historical event
Poetry - figurative language
Prophecy - foretelling announcing God’s work before it happens
forth-telling delivering God’s word for God’s people.
What are the two sub-genres of the OT? and characteristics of each?
Law - moral standards of God
Wisdom - practical advice for people to live Godly lives.
What is the Biblical division (two fold)?
The law and the prophets
What is the Jewish division (three fold)?
The law, The prophets, The writings
What is the Modern division (four fold)?
The law, history, poetry, prophets
What does the pentateuch mean?
five scrolls
What are other names for the pentateuch?
torah, the law, book of moses
how are these books named in the Hebrew Scriptures?
They are named by the first phrase in the book.
what do the five books of the Pentateuch mean in english?
Genesis - Origins/ beginnings Exodus - Exiting Leviticus - Levites Numbers - numbering Deuteronomy - second law
Who is the author of the Pentateuch and what are the supporting reasons?
Moses
- Educated
- Jewish Tradition
- Biblical evidence
