Unit 2 Flashcards
Why was Levi not one of the 12 tribes of Israel (that inherited the land)?
He was a priest, priests were not allowed
What happened in the story of Abraham when he was visited by strangers?
They would have a child next year, Sarah hid and listened, Sarah laughed
What is the special agreement between two parties that form a sacred bond?
Covenant
What is true in the story of Jacob (select all that apply)?
-Jacob asks Laban to marry Rachel
-Jacob worked for a total of 14 years to eventually marry Rachel
-He marries Leah because he is tricked on the wedding night
-He makes a bargain to work for his uncle for 7 years to marry Rachel
The writings in Genesis after the pre-history stories (select all that apply).
-Give genealogies
-Talks about the relationship between Israel and God
-Contains stories of the matriarchs
-Contains stories of the patriarchs
It was custom for the first born upon the death of the father to inherit a double portion of the father’s wealth.
What is the term used for this?
Inheritance
Why was Hagar and Ishmael expelled from the household by Sarai?
Sarah feared that Isaac would not gain the status and his rightful place at home
What is salvation history?
The story of God saving love for his people
How does Jacob steal his father’s blessing (select all that apply)?
-Jacob prepares a meal for his father
-Rebekah helped Jacob
-Jacob pretends to be Esau
What are the stories of the patriarchs and matriarchs meant to explain?
How God chose a people to start setting things right again
Who is responsible for the transmission of divine revelation?
Magisterium
A collection of laws about family, criminal and civil matters, laws of sacrifice, and customs of Sumarian communities
Code of Hammurabi
What was the purpose of telling the story of the test of Abraham’s faith?
Obedience was critical to God
What is the concern in the Book of Genesis?
Telling of God’s promises
