Old Testament Background Quiz Flashcards

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Whom did Jews of Jesus’ time and Jesus himself think was the author of the Torah?

A

Moses

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What are the five books of the Torah?

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Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy

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In what book is Abraham found?

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Genesis

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In what book is Moses found?

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Exodus

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In what books are Saul, David and Solomon found?

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Samuel

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What is in the book of Leviticus?

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Contains list of rules and regulations; full of wisdom and instruction

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Historical Writings books

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David, Samson, Saul, Solomon, Joshua

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Wisdom Writings Books

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Psalms, Proverbs

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Prophets Books

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Ezekiel, Jeremiah, Isaiah, Daniel

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What is the book of Joshua about?

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God fulfills his promises to Joshua by leading them to the Promised Land

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Name the 7 Books if Wisdom Literature?

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Jobs, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Psalms, Wisdom, Ecclesiasticus

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Who are three major prophets?

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Isaiah, Jeremiah, Daniel

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Name 5 minor prophets

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Amos, Jonah, Haggai, Hosea, Joel

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What is the Old Testament about?

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Relationship and Love (defying human logic)

  • covenant
  • law
  • struggle
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What is sin and how does it work?

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Sin is messy.

  • sin is not a thing, it is a situation
  • disorder, confusing, complicated
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What is salvation?

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Salvus= “safe”
-Promised Land
True safety= spiritual, eternal, heaven, Kingdom of God

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When was the destruction of the North Temple?

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722 BC

Assyrians

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When was the destruction of the southern temple?

A

587 BC

Babylonians

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Year of Abraham

A

1800 BC

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Year of Moses

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1400 BC

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What is the Book of Job about?

A

-Bad things happen to good people

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Who is the first king of Israel?

A

Saul

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Who is David’s son?

A

Solomon

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What is the last book of the Old Testament?

A

Malachi

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What is Song of Songs about?

A

Romantic poetry

-Israel’s relationship with God

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Which prophet was a shepherd in the Northern Kingdom?

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Amos (minor prophet)

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What was Jacob’s nickname?

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Israel

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Which of Jacob’s sons brought the Israelites to Egypt?

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Joseph

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Which book of the Torah is known for its laws?

A

Leviticus

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What is the longest book of the Bible?

A

Psalms

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Who is Isaac’s father?

A

Abraham

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What are the four main parts of the Old Testament?

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Torah, Historical Narrative, Wisdom Writings, Prophets