U9 L8 Literary Styles In The Bible Flashcards
1
Q
What books can the Old Testament be divided into?
A
- Law
- History
- Prophecy
- Poetry
2
Q
What is another term for the Law books?
A
Pentateuch
3
Q
What are the Law books?
A
GLEND
- Genesis
- Leviticus
- Exodus
- Numbers
- Deuteronomy
4
Q
Poetical books are books of () and () in poetic and proverbial form
A
wisdom, devotional thought
5
Q
What are the Poetical books?
A
JEPPT
- Job
- Ecclesiastes
- Psalms
- Proverbs
- The Song of Solomon
6
Q
What are the 3 basic literary styles used in the books of Prophecy?
A
- oracles
- (other two) narratives
7
Q
What are oracles?
A
- prophetic saying
- teaching originates from God or prophet speaking in name of God
- divine reveleations
8
Q
What are narratives?
A
- spoken in 1st and 3rd person
- real events/exp
9
Q
What are the 3 classifications of Psalms?
A
- hymns
- supplications
- thanksgivings
10
Q
Psalms express () attitudes and haves song addressed to ()
A
prophetic, king
11
Q
Do Psalms contain feelings and prayers of mankind as a whole?
A
yes
12
Q
What is usually written above hymns?
A
mizmor
13
Q
What does mizmor mean?
A
- musical accompaniment
- song/psalm
14
Q
What are examples of hymns?
A
- hymns of praise
- Songs of Zion
- Psalms of the Kingship of God
15
Q
What are Psalms of supplication?
A
- exclamations of lamentation and suffering
- Psalmist’s effort to convince God
