The Old Testament (Amy-Jill Levine TTC) Flashcards
Anachronisms in the patriarchal narrative
- Reference to the Philistines
- Reference to domesticated camels
Offensive elements of the patriarchal narrative
- Abraham’s insistence that Sarah is his wife and sister (Gen 20:12), contra Lev 18:9 and Deut 27:22.
- Jacob marrying two sisters, contra Lev 18:18
To whom is the patriarchal narrative usually ascribed?
J
Where does the phrase “Books of Moses” appear?
- Tanakh: Ezra 6:18, Exod. 24:4 [not that I can tell], Josh. 8:31, Ecclus. 24:23.
- Elsewhere: Philo ‘Life of Moses’, Mark 12:26, Acts 15:21.
Early sources to dispute full Mosaic authorship
- 2 Esdras says Esdras rewrote it
- Jerome questioned passages containing “unto this day”.
- Clement of Alexandria thought Noah’s drunkenness a lie.
What did God punish Onan for?
Coitus interruptus.
Are all forms of “wasting seed” forbidden by Leviticus?
No - masturbation, oral and anal intercourse, and intercourse with pregnant or menopausal women allowed.
What is the significance of 2 Sam 21:19?
Attributes the killing of Goliath in Elhanan (Masoretic).
What is the best attested ANE divinatory practice?
Hepatoscopy.
Who is the major pre-classical prophet?
Elijah.
How does Isaiah predict the fate of Judah?
With the parable of the vineyard (5:1-7).
Who does Isaiah tell not to seek alliances with other nations?
Ahaz.
What happened to Joshiah?
Killed by Pharaoh Neco after he reneged on the Syrian-Egyptian alliance.
With which king is Nathan associated?
David.
Which prophet issues the challenge to Baal? Under which king?
Elijah, under Ahab.
