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OT Quiz 4
Joshua - Ruth
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is Heilgeschichte? | "salvation history"; the recording of God's actions of salvation in history |
| What books are included in the Deuteronomostic History? | Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings |
| Which books are included in the "Former Prophets" in the Jewish canon? | Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings |
| True or False: Our historical books are appropriately designated as "Former Prophets" in the Jewish canon, because they write the national history in light of theological and prophetic interests connected to the covenant. | True |
| True or False: All the historical books are anonymous. | True |
| Approximately how much time is covered by the historical books? | 800 years |
| True or False: The biblical authors assume the historical accuracy of the events they describe | True |
| True or False: Israel was unique among its ancient Near Eastern neighbors for its emphasis on history (though the Bible is more than history) | True |
| True or False: Historical references suggest that the book of Joshua in its present form was no later than Solomon's time (c. 900 BC) | True |
| What is the basic outline of Joshua? | 1. Israel conquers the land: conquering cities and lands, and driving out the Canaanites before them 2. Israel divides the land: into portions and casts lots to determine which tribe would settle where 3. Israel begins to settle into the land |
| True or False: Because Israel did not completely drive out the Canaanites, their pagan influence eventually corrupted the Israelites | True |
| Who said the following and in what book: "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord"? | Joshua, in the book of Joshua |
| List the twelve Judges: | Othniel, Ehud, Shamgar, Deborah, Gideon, Tola, Jair, Jephthah, Ibzan, Elon, Abdon, Samson |
| What cyclical pattern emerges in the book of Judges? | The Israelites sin against the Lord, the Lord gives them over to an enemy nation, Israel repents and cries out to the Lord, the Lord sends a judge to deliver them, and there is peace |
| This book warns about moral relativism, or behavior based on human opinions. It reminds us that even though society and culture change, God’s moral standards never change as God’s requirements of righteousness and holiness remain in place. | Judges |
| To what is Israel's failure to complete the conquest attributed? | covenant disobedience and lack of faith |
| According to the book of Judges, why was lawlessness so prevalent in Israel? | there was no king in Israel; lack of firm leadership led to chaos, with everyone doing what was right "in their own eyes" |
| This book is mainly about God and his faithful dealings in the lives of his people. His sovereign plan is worked out through the faithfulness of its main characters and illustrates the fact that God’s covenant is not limited to any boundaries. | Ruth |
| Where is this verse found: "In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes." | Judges 17:6 and 21:25 |