Patriarchal History/Sagas: Genesis 12-36 Flashcards
When does Genesis 12 through 50 Take Place?
1700 through 1500 BC.
Patriarchal history is also known as . . . ?
Ancestral history.
Eponyms or name givers are . . . ?
Persons from whom the names are derived. Also, they can be real geographical places.
Esau is thought to represent . . . ?
Edom.
What are the three parts to the promise to Abraham?
Land, nation, blessing.
In the promise to Abraham land means . . . ?
Land of the new people.
In the promise to Abraham nation means . . . ?
A nation from Abrahams descendants.
In the promise to Abraham blessing means . . . ?
All of the families of the world Shall be blessed.
The promissory covenant is also known as . . . ?
The Abrahamic covenant.
The law covenant is also known as . . . ?
The Mosaic covenant.
What are the two parts the Abrahamic covenant?
Believe
Become circumcised.
Who does God command Abraham to sacrifice?
His son Isaac.
What does the name Isaac mean?
Laughter.
What is the real sin of Sodom and Gomorrah?
Inhospitality.
What two things was God testing when God commanded Abraham to sacrifice Isaac?
Faith in promise (God will provide the lamb)
Obedience
