Midterm 3

Question 1

A fresh self-revelation of God was necessary because of

Answer 1

Disobedience

Question 2

God chose His people to be His unique possession as an object and a vehicle of/to

Answer 2

Blessing and presence in the world

Question 3

God appears to people/prophets, but at the same time he

Answer 3

is Transcendent

Question 4

God’s revelation of Himself in the Hebrew Bible demands ultimately

Answer 4

A life of obedience

Question 5

Ezra, a priest and scribe who was skilled in the Law of Moses, is best remembered for his

Answer 5

Reading of the Torah to the post-exilic community, religious revival it inspired

Question 6

Which of the following is a critique [rejected by Judaism] of the Historical Books of the Hebrew Bible

Answer 6

Some completed and combined with the others by means of editing during rage exilic period

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Costal Pains - Central Hill/mountains - Jordan Rift Vally - Transjordan Plateau

Question 8

Major themes in the book of Deuteronomy

Answer 8

The Law; the Commandments; Central Sanctuary; History as Theology; The Law

Question 9

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:

Answer 9

review repeat clarify the law, and encourage the people to enter the Land and conquer it

Question 10

Amongst the Major Themes of the Book of Numbers are:

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The census; The Testing; revelation of God in the culture; The Balaam oracles

Question 11

Theologically speaking, the purpose of the book of Numbers is to:

Answer 11

Preserve the accounts of the initial phases of the practical outworking of God’s recently established covenant with Israel

Question 12

According to Hill and Walton, in literary terms, what is the purpose of the book of Numbers?

Answer 12

It is a Diary of Israel’s early days of covenant relationship with God

Question 13

Major themes of the book of Leviticus according to Hill and Walton:

Answer 13

Holiness, Sacrifice, Sabbath

Question 14

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:

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Cycle of Recurrence

Question 15

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:

Answer 15

Theological concerns

Question 16

The Amorite kings defeated by the Israelites in Transjordan before the crossing into Canaan were:

Answer 16

Sihon and Og

Question 17

What took place at Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim

Answer 17

Achan’s Offense

Question 18

Which Judge was active in these regions: Zorah; Timmah; Ashkelon; Ramath Levi and Gaza:

Answer 18

Samson

Question 19

The purpose of the book of Judges is to

Answer 19

Explore what happened theologically during the years between Joshua and David

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Jephthah

Question 21

Which of the following is major themes in the book of Judges

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The Nature of Charismatic Leadership and secondly, Israel Apostasy

Question 22

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:

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Show that Hesed, covenant loyalty, has its reward

Question 23

The primary message of the Book of Samuel which is one book in Jewish tradition is:

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The establishment of huge Davidic covenant God

Question 24

She prayed that God would give her a son and promised to give him back to the Lord if he answered her prayer

Answer 24

Hannah

Question 25

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?

Answer 25

Joshua

Question 26

Which of the following are some of the major themes in the book of Joshua

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Military conquest; Covenant and renewal; Fulfillment of promise; Divine warrior

Question 27

According to Hill and Walton the purpose of the book of Joshua is to

Answer 27

Convey how God kept his covenant promise with Abraham to bring the Israelites into the Promised Land

Question 28

These biblical locations: Bethel, Gilgal, Mizpah, and Ramah were known as :

Answer 28

Flight of David from Saul

Question 29

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

Answer 29

Installation of the ark in Jerusalem

Question 30

What did the Lord promise David

Answer 30

1. 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