Leviticus Flashcards
Which of the following are Aaron’s sons?
a. Eleazar, Ithamar, Nadab, and Abihu
b. Cain, Abel, and Seth
c. Abiathar, Zadok, Samuel, and David
Eleazar, Ithamar, Nadab, and Abihu
What was the role of the high priest at the time of the Desert Wanderings?
a. An anointed priest who interpreted the law for the people and was in charge of marrying couples, funeral arrangements, and battle plans.
b. A priest who took refuge on the “heights” of the Jerusalem summit, called Mount Zion.
c. An anointed priest who may enter the Holy of Holies once a year to bring an offering. He wore a special garment called an Ephod, along with the Urim and Thummim.
An anointed priest who may enter the Holy of Holies once a year to bring an offering. He wore a special garment called an Ephod, along with the Urim and Thummim.
Which of the following were not in the book of Leviticus?
a. The first mention of the Ten Commandments
b. Instructions for Sacrifices
c. Description of the Ceremony of Ordination
The first mention of the Ten Commandments
Which of the following describe the power of animal sacrifice according to the laws of Leviticus?
a. The offerings could not “justify” or “make holy” those who offered animals, but were a symbol of the repentance/reconciliation. It was an exterior sign of interior sacrifice.
b. Taken in a ritualistic and formalistic fashion, they were able to “justify” or “make holy” those who participated in the sacrifice.
c. The animal sacrifices were neither signs, nor symbols. They did not justify, nor were they able to be a symbol of man’s reconciliation with God.
The offerings could not “justify” or “make holy” those who offered animals, but were a symbol of the repentance/reconciliation. It was an exterior sign of interior sacrifice.
Why were many of the Fathers of the Church (including Origen) excited to read Leviticus?
a. They found great historical value in the legal code of the Old Testament
b. They saw it as a foreshadowing of Christ’s perfect sacrifice
c. They used translations of Leviticus that no longer exist - translations with exciting stories that inspired many people
They saw it as a foreshadowing of Christ’s perfect sacrifice
Are Catholics bound by the Old Law recounted in Leviticus?
a. No, Leviticus is an antiquated part of the biblical canon. Although it was divinely inspired, we no longer hold it to any significance because the New Testament supersedes it.
b. No, Leviticus was written to a certain people at a certain time period. It includes certain ceremonial and ritual laws that are no longer in effect due to the fact that we live in the New Covenant. Moral laws that correspond to the Ten Commandments and the natural law, however, are still in effect.
c. Yes, Leviticus is part of the biblical canon and is divinely inspired. We need to trust that God spoke once and for all times concerning the proper laws to govern His people. All of the laws in Leviticus are still valid today.
No, Leviticus was written to a certain people at a certain time period. It includes certain ceremonial and ritual laws that are no longer in effect due to the fact that we live in the New Covenant. Moral laws that correspond to the Ten Commandments and the natural law, however, are still in effect.
Which of the following describe “holiness”?
a. Selfish religiosity, living only in accord with external moral precepts and ritual codes. It is prideful obedience that excludes others from the possibility of being like the “pure” and “set apart”
b. To be perfect as God is perfect (Matthew 5:48), entering into a relationship of love with God. Living as dedicated to God in spiritual perfection, including freedom from selfishness and sinfulness.
c. Holiness is perfection. Only God is holy and none of the people who are saved can be holy: we are wholly depraved because we are always going to sin. It is only possible for God to be perfect.
To be perfect as God is perfect (Matthew 5:48), entering into a relationship of love with God. Living as dedicated to God in spiritual perfection, including freedom from selfishness and sinfulness.
How often was the year of Jubilee?
a. Every 50 years
b. Every 7 years
c. Every 33 years
Every 50 years
Using the following quote from Dr. Scott Hahn, describe the reason why animal sacrifice was a “cure” for idolatry of the Desert Wanderings period. Remember to include at least three sentences in your response.
“The Israelites had to fight a protracted war against idolatry, which they were commanded now to wage by daily animal sacrifice, among other things. Within the Father’s remedial program lay a subtle strategy. On the one hand, Israel couldn’t slaughter—or eat—the animals that the Egyptians sacrificed to their gods; they were declared unclean. On the other hand, Israel had to slaughter and eat the animals that the Egyptians venerated but never sacrificed; they were clean.”
When we think about sacrifice, we normally think about Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. Jesus was redemptive in His sacrifice because he was able to forgive us of our sins. However, the Israelites were not made clean by killing animals. It was an exterior sign of the movement of their heart back to God.
Which of the following is a common name for Leviticus 17-26?
a. “The Holiness Code”
b. “The Aaronic Code”
c. “Feasts and Festivals”
The Holiness Code”
How often was the Sabbath year?
a. Every 7 years
b. Every 50 years
c. Every 33 years
Every 7 years
Why is the third book of the Bible named “Leviticus”?
a. The word “Leviticus” is Latin for “laws” - the book contains lists of laws that the Israelites had to follow
b. Supposedly, Moses had to write the book during the Hebrew month of “Leviticus” - the name of the month that roughly corresponds to July/August.
c. Much of the material is written concerning priestly ministry, which at that time meant those of the tribe of Levi
Much of the material is written concerning priestly ministry, which at that time meant those of the tribe of Levi
How does God respond to Israel’s “original sin”?
(The “original sin” is the episode of the Idolatrous Worship of the Golden Calf)
a. He forgives and forgets, allowing them to continually practice idolatry, but using His name instead of the name of the Golden Calf
b. He provides further practical application for the Ten Commandments, which are provided in the book of Leviticus
c. He forever deposes the people of Israel, who are only doomed to die in the desert
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vHe provides further practical application for the Ten Commandments, which are provided in the book of Leviticus
What do Catholics believe about the prohibition from consuming blood in Leviticus 17:10-14?
a. It was never taken literally, since mankind has always eaten animals for sustinence
b. It was a discipline of the Old Testament that is no longer necessary (along with other ritual and ceremonial laws)
c. It is an essential moral law that is always necessary (the consumption of any blood is sinful)
It was a discipline of the Old Testament that is no longer necessary (along with other ritual and ceremonial laws)
Which of the following accurately describes the purpose of the book of Leviticus?
a. In order to gather the Israelites into one nation according to a unified system of law. Also, to provide a legal structure that would help the Israelites learn how to follow God’s will.
b. In order to provide arbitrary laws for the people to follow so that God would have a reason to punish them if they were unfaithful.
c. To develop the storyline and connect the events of Genesis and Exodus to Joshua and Judges
In order to gather the Israelites into one nation according to a unified system of law. Also, to provide a legal structure that would help the Israelites learn how to follow God’s will.
