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OT Exam 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many books are in the English Bible? | 66 |
| How many books are in the OT? | 39 |
| How many books are in the NT? | 27 |
| What are the books in the Pentateuch? | Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy |
| What are the three book divisions of the Pentateuch? | Torah, The Law, The Book of Moses |
| Who is the ultimate author? | God |
| What is the "land bridge"? | Israel.. land that connects Africa, Asia, Europe |
| What is the TaNaK? | The Hebrew Bible |
| What does the term Septuagint mean? | English name for Genesis, beginnings |
| What are the geographical boundaries of the Ancient Near East? | Zagros mountains, Med Sea, Caspian/Black Seas, Arabian Desert |
| What is the primary place where the events of the OT took place? | Palestine and Canaan |
| Starting at the Med Sea, identify the 4 zones. | West to East.. 1. Coastal Plain, 2. Hill Country, 3. Jordan Rift, 4. Hills of the Transjordan (CP, HC, JR, TJ) |
| What does the term Torah mean? | Hebrew for teaching |
| What is the primary theme of the Pentateuch? | Story of God's People |
| What is David Cline's development of a unified plot? | Gen 1-11: Need for Abraham, 12-50: Giving of a Son, Ex Lev: the law/covenant, Num/Deut: giving of the land |
| What does the name Pentateuch mean? | 5 scrolls |
| What odes the word Torah mean in Hebrew? | Teaching |
| Other than God, who is the most important character in the OT? | Moses |
| Who does the Jewish tradition say is the author of the Pentateuch? | Moses |
| What is the Hebrew and Septuagint title for the book of Genesis? | Beresit |
| Genesis 1-11 is understood as _________ history. | Primeval |
| What does the term Cosmogony mean? | The theory of the origin of the universe |
| What does the term Covenant mean? | Hebrew term that describes binding relationships between human partners of humans and God. |
| What is Enuma Elish? | The Mesopotamian account of creation from Old Babylonian period. Differs substantially from Biblical account of creation. |
| What is the Gilgamesh Epic? | Mesopotamian story in poetic form on 12 tablets that parallels the story of Noah. |
| What does the term Messiah refer to? | The anointed One who will accomplish God's redemptive work, came through the tribe of Judah |
| Who are the Patriarchs? | The founding fathers of Israel's faith: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob |
| What does the term Sabbath mean? | Day of rest...from the Hebrew "Shabot" which means rest. |
| What is the sign of the covenant given to Abraham? | Circumcision |
| Through which son of Noah does God address the sin problem? | Shem |
| Gen 1 - Why is man said to be the climax of God's creation? | Imago Dei - made in image and likeness of GOd |
| What does it mean to be created in the image of God? | We have intellect, emotions, and a will. |
| Theme of Gen 3-11? | Moral failure of humankind |
| What is the result of humanity's sin in Gen 3:7-13? | Adam & Eve lost original innocence, lost immediate access to God's presence, were removed from the Garden of Eden & lost their freedom. |
| How do Gen 1-11 and 12-50 differ? | 1-11: broad/universal themes, why redemption is necessary, challenged other ancient Near Eastern belief systems, humanity's moral failure. 12-50: patriarchal accts that are narrow and unique, show God est holy nation, God's program of redemption, covenant |
| In what chapter do we find Abraham's call? | Gen 12 |
| Meaning of Abram/Abraham? | Abram "my father is exalted" to Abraham "father of multitude." |
| Meaning of Sarai/Sarah? | princess |
| Meaning of Isaac? | Laughter |
| Meaning of Jacob? | heel grabber/supplnater... renamed to Israel |
| Meaning of Israel? | fighter/striver with God |
| Meaning of Esau? | red |
| What is the significance of Gen 12:1-3? | Marks the beg of salvation history through Abraham |
| What is most important to ancient people? | Land & Descendants |
| Why is Joseph's story in Genesis? | Story is worth emulating, his narrative explains how God's people came to Egypt |
| Who is the son of promise? | Isaac |
| Exodus dates/title/authorship dates? | As early as Mt Sinai (1444 Bc) to as late as encampment at Moab before entering Promised Land (1406). Hebrew Title: Names. English Title: Exodus. Authorship: Moses |
| What is the exodus? | God's rescue, Israel's salvation |
| How many years pass from the close of Genesis to Exodus 1? | around 430 years |
| What or who unifies or ties Genesis and Exodus? | Gen includes the beginning of faith in the form of the patriarchal line, Exodus continues that line relating the beg of the nation of Israel. |
| Why is Ex 19:3-6 considered the pivot point? | Clarifies Israel's role in God's universal redemptive purpose |
| What is the significance of Ex 14:30? | Reminds us of God's Act of Salvation (foreshadow of Jesus in the NT) |
| What is the tabernacle? | God sets up His dwelling place among His people. |
| What does the theophany mean? | It's Greek for Manifestation of God. |
| What is the theme for the book of Leviticus? | Instructions for Holy Living |
| What is the purpose of the book of Leviticus? | To instruct Israel in holiness so that the Lord might abide among them and bless them. |
| What is the Day of Atonement and its importance? | Comprehensive sacrifice: once a year, priest offers sacrifice that cleanses the priest, the tabernacle and the people... then God will forgive sins committed during the previous year. |
| Where do you find the Holiness codes? | Lev 17-26 (B's age, your birthdate) |
| What is the authorship, length of time, where does it begin and end (locations) of the book of Numbers? | Most scholars attribute to Moses (although technically anonymous bc Moses is never mentioned but it's his journals). Length of time: 40 years. Location: begins at Mt Sinai, ends in the plains of Moab. |
| How long did Israel wander in the wilderness? | 40 years |
| How long was Israel encamped at Mt. Sinai? | 14 months |
| What is Israel's greatest failure? | Refusing to enter the promised land when God offered it. |
| Why was the first generation not permitted to enter promised land? | Because they did not trust God and don't think they can do it... so God promises it to the next generation. |
| Why was Moses not permitted to enter the Promised Land? | Because of his sin at Meribah (struck the rock instead of speaking to it) |
| What is the book of Deuteronomy concerned about? | Restoring the covenant |
| What is the Shema? | Deut 6:4-9 "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one... " |
| What is the Greek name for the 10 commandments? | Decalogue |
| Deuteronomy is built around how many sermons of Moses? | 3 |
| How is Deuteronomy a literary bridge to the rest of the historical books? | Looks both back to the past (covenants and laws) and forward to the future (prepares Israel for the conquest of Canaan and beyond). Summarizes the Pentateuch and brings it to a close.. but also looks forward |
| What is the authorship of Deuteronomy? | Moses |
| What happened to the generation that left Egypt? | They died and were not able to enter the Promised Land. |
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