Midterm 3 Flashcards
A fresh self-revelation of God was necessary because of
Disobedience
God chose His people to be His unique possession as an object and a vehicle of/to
Blessing and presence in the world
God appears to people/prophets, but at the same time he
is Transcendent
God’s revelation of Himself in the Hebrew Bible demands ultimately
A life of obedience
Ezra, a priest and scribe who was skilled in the Law of Moses, is best remembered for his
Reading of the Torah to the post-exilic community, religious revival it inspired
Which of the following is a critique [rejected by Judaism] of the Historical Books of the Hebrew Bible
Some completed and combined with the others by means of editing during rage exilic period
These are the four natural geographical regions of the land of Israel: Transjordan Plateau - Costal Pain - Jordan Riff Vally - and Central Hills or Mountains. Which of the following answers places these four regions in the correct order beginning on the West and moving East
Costal Pains - Central Hill/mountains - Jordan Rift Vally - Transjordan Plateau
Major themes in the book of Deuteronomy
The Law; the Commandments; Central Sanctuary; History as Theology; The Law
In Jewish tradition the book of Deuteronomy is called “Mishne Torah” Repetition of the Law. Moses addressing the children of Israel in Transjordan 40 years after their departure from Egypt. The purpose of his address is:
review repeat clarify the law, and encourage the people to enter the Land and conquer it
Amongst the Major Themes of the Book of Numbers are:
The census; The Testing; revelation of God in the culture; The Balaam oracles
Theologically speaking, the purpose of the book of Numbers is to:
Preserve the accounts of the initial phases of the practical outworking of God’s recently established covenant with Israel
According to Hill and Walton, in literary terms, what is the purpose of the book of Numbers?
It is a Diary of Israel’s early days of covenant relationship with God
Major themes of the book of Leviticus according to Hill and Walton:
Holiness, Sacrifice, Sabbath
It has been suggested that rather than a linear view of history there was a cycle connected to the seasons, a fixed sequence that history goes through. The cycle view can be included under a more comprehensive model called:
Cycle of Recurrence
While the historiography of the ancient Near East focuses generally on the king band his military and domestic achievements (propaganda); it is clear Israel’s historical narratives are motivated by:
Theological concerns
The Amorite kings defeated by the Israelites in Transjordan before the crossing into Canaan were:
Sihon and Og
What took place at Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim
Achan’s Offense
Which Judge was active in these regions: Zorah; Timmah; Ashkelon; Ramath Levi and Gaza:
Samson
The purpose of the book of Judges is to
Explore what happened theologically during the years between Joshua and David
He was the son of Gilead. A Judge that was asked to lead the fight against the Amorites. His vow to the Lord was unfortunate because it involved his daughter, an only child
Jephthah
Which of the following is major themes in the book of Judges
The Nature of Charismatic Leadership and secondly, Israel Apostasy
In Jewish tradition, the Book of Ruth is one of Five Scrolls in the Hebrew Bible, it is not really a part of the “Early Prophets.” As far as the purpose of the book, Hill and Walton say that it is to:
Show that Hesed, covenant loyalty, has its reward
The primary message of the Book of Samuel which is one book in Jewish tradition is:
The establishment of huge Davidic covenant God
She prayed that God would give her a son and promised to give him back to the Lord if he answered her prayer
Hannah
To whom did God say, “Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land, I swore to their forefathers to give them?
Joshua
Which of the following are some of the major themes in the book of Joshua
Military conquest; Covenant and renewal; Fulfillment of promise; Divine warrior
According to Hill and Walton the purpose of the book of Joshua is to
Convey how God kept his covenant promise with Abraham to bring the Israelites into the Promised Land
These biblical locations: Bethel, Gilgal, Mizpah, and Ramah were known as :
Flight of David from Saul
Name one of the major facts that signified the beginning of the reign of King David in Jerusalem with God’s approval of the new era and his favor on David
Installation of the ark in Jerusalem
What did the Lord promise David
- A great name, secure land and borders, Future kings from David, A place to plant Israel
2.Extension of Covenant thru the son, David’s name will be great, He will build the Temple, Save Borders
