The Bible, Old Testament

Question 1

TOT: What religion(s) was the Old Testament the holy book/foundational text for?

Answer 1

Judaism and Christianity

Question 2

TOT: When was the Old Testament compiled?

Answer 2

The consensus is that the Old Testament was compiled around the 6th century BC

Question 3

TOT: What language was the Old Testament originally written in?

Answer 3

Hebrew

Question 4

TOT: What does the Book of Isaiah tell us?

Answer 4

• Trust in God and he will reward you. Give gratitude to God and he shall give you aid.
• God is omnipotent and omniscient.
• Suffering will relieve sin, and ultimately bring more glory unto the devout and loyal servants.
• Despite Israel’s transgressions in the past, God is Israel’s husband.
• He was wrathful to Israel for a moment, but will reward it with everlasting love and bounty.
• Spiritual sustenance.
• God is Merciful, will forgive evils if they show him gratitude.

Question 5

TOT: What is the sabbath?

Answer 5

• A day of religious observance, and negligence of work. Friday-Saturday.
• If Hebrews follow this then they shall be saved.

Question 6

Why does Genesis convince us that religion is about dirt?

Answer 6

God saw the wickedness in man, and it is that sin that convinced god to send the Flood.
The Flood is the purification of the earth, a return to its natural state.

Question 7

TOT: Why does Genesis convince us that religion is about dirt?

Answer 7

God saw the wickedness in man, and it is that sin that convinced god to send the Flood.
The Flood is the purification of the earth, a return to its natural state.

Question 8

TOT: What might have influenced the Flood in The Old Testament?

Answer 8

In 17th century Victorian Britain, cuneiform from the Babylonian era were discovered, that retold the story of the Flood but instead focusing on Atrahasis, and him being influenced by the god Enki.
Therefore, this religious story likely transcends the bible, as it was ascribed 2000 years prior.