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What is the Documentary Hypothesis?
The Documentary Hypothesis suggests that different sources (J, E, D, and P) were woven together in the composition of the Torah.
What are the key characteristics of the Jahwist (J) source?
Uses ‘Yahweh’ for God, anthropomorphic descriptions of God, and focuses on the relational aspect between God and humanity.
Provide an example of the Jahwist (J) source.
Genesis 2:4b-25 – Creation of man and woman in the Garden of Eden.
This account focuses on the creation of humanity, where God forms Adam from the dust and breathes life into him, and then creates Eve from Adam’s rib.
What are the key characteristics of the Elohist (E) source?
Uses ‘Elohim’ for God, portrays God communicating through dreams or messengers, and emphasizes themes of fear and awe before God.
Provide an example of the Elohist (E) source.
Exodus 3:1-15 – The Burning Bush encounter.
God reveals Himself to Moses as ‘I AM WHO I AM’ and instructs him to return to Egypt to free the Israelites.
What are the key characteristics of the Deuteronomist (D) source?
Focus on laws, obedience, covenant renewal, and conditional blessings and curses based on Israel’s faithfulness.
Provide an example of the Deuteronomist (D) source.
Deuteronomy 5:1-21 – The reiteration of the Ten Commandments.
This passage emphasizes the covenant relationship between Israel and God.
What are the key characteristics of the Priestly (P) source?
Uses ‘Elohim’ for God, provides a structured account of creation, and focuses on rituals, sacrifices, and law.
Provide an example of the Priestly (P) source.
Genesis 1:1-2:4a – The account of creation in six days.
The emphasis is on order, separation, and divine blessing.
What is the Noahic Covenant?
A covenant between God and Noah, promising never to destroy the earth again with a flood, signified by the rainbow.
What is the Abrahamic Covenant?
A covenant where God promises Abraham descendants, land, and blessings, marked by circumcision.
What is the Mosaic Covenant?
A covenant where God promises Israel to be His special possession if they obey His commandments, signified by the giving of the Law.
What is the Davidic Covenant?
A covenant where God promises David that his descendants will rule Israel forever, signified by a lasting dynasty.
What is the New Covenant?
A covenant where God promises to forgive sins and establish a personal relationship with His people, signified by internalized law.
What is the judicial role of the king in the Bible?
The king maintains law and order, ensuring justice is served, as seen in Solomon’s judgment.
What is the military role of the king in the Bible?
The king leads the military, defending the kingdom and demonstrating military leadership, as seen in David’s battle against Goliath.
What is the economic role of the king in the Bible?
The king oversees the economy, ensuring prosperity and resource distribution, exemplified by Solomon’s wealth.
What is the religious role of the king in the Bible?
The king leads worship and maintains the relationship between God and Israel, as shown by David bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.
What is the significance of kingship in the Ancient Near East?
Kings were seen as divinely appointed leaders responsible for the stability and prosperity of the kingdom.
What was the date and conqueror of the fall of the Northern Kingdom?
The Northern Kingdom fell in 722 BCE, conquered by the Assyrian Empire.
What was the date and conqueror of the fall of the Southern Kingdom?
The Southern Kingdom fell in 587 BCE, conquered by the Babylonian Empire.
What year did the Babylonian Exile begin?
587 BCE.
Who conquered Israel leading to the Babylonian Exile?
The Babylonian Empire.
What key event occurred in 587 BCE?
Jerusalem and the First Temple were destroyed, and the people were exiled to Babylon.
