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Old Testament - Nelson
2nd to last exam
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Religious Studies
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03/29/2006

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What are the different types of psalms?
Definition
hymn, complaint (individual, and people), thanksgiving, royal, wisdom
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What are hymns?
Definition
psalms of praise; enthusiastiasm of worshippers; sense they are face to face with God. 3 elements:
(1) call to worship by leader; worshippers are called by name (2) description of God's acts or attributes (3) conclusion causing for fresh praise and obediance.
There are four types: victory, processional, songs of zion and enthronement
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What are complaints of the people psalms?
Definition
in times of national emergency - multiple cries for rescue, describes crisis, ends with a vow of praise in which sufferers promise to celebrate their rescue with public praises.
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What are complaints of the individual psalms?
Definition
personal complaint, series of petitions, sometimes as a wish
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What are Thanksgiving songs of the individual?
Definition
related to individual complaints. sung when crises is resolved.
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What are royal pslams?
Definition
center on Israel's kings
(1) weddings (2) coronations (3) prayers before or after battln.
reflect ties between Yahweh and king
(1) divine kinship (2) social kingship (3) charismatic kingship (4) acredotal kingship (5) divine appointment of kingship
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What are royal pslams?
Definition
center on Israel's kings
(1) weddings (2) coronations (3) prayers before or after battle
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What are Wisdome psalms?
Definition
reflect literary technique of wisdom, obvious intent is to teach by direct instruction or groupping. themes include doctrine of 2 ways, contrast, love...
Term
How is wisdome portrayed?
Definition
human woman, creature of God
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What are some illustrated techniques of wisdom at the height of the movement in Israel?
Definition
teacher --> pupil; parental tone, oral instruction dominates, writing is scarcely mentioned, figure of speech, graphic expression, aides hearer's memory, parallelism use of Semitic poetry
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How does wisdome tie in to John's doctrine of the "Word"?
Definition
"word" means logos - John 1:1-14 is based on Prov. 8 - both wisdom and logos exist from the beginin; are active in creation; and have a life - giving influence
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Who was Amenemope
Definition
ca 1000 or earlier - egyptian proverbs. resembelence betwee AV and NRSV proverbs - reinforced with 30 sayings vs. excellent sayings. scholars have debated as to whether this is the original or not, there is wide agreement that it is.
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Factors dividing the kingdoms of Israel and Judah
Definition
I:
(1) conditional kingship
(2) more unstable
J:
(1) eternal dynasty with David
(2) more stable
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The name of the goddess that King Solomon followed after turning away from Yahweh
Definition
Astarte goddess of Sidianites; he also built a high place for chemosh - abonination of Moab and did the same for all of his foreign wives.
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Why was God mad at Solomon
Definition
he built alters for other gods and goddesses and his wives
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Who was the Adversory against Solomon
Definition
Hadad the Edomite (married pharoah's sister) and Rezor son of Eliada (fled from king Kadadezer of Zobah, and he despised Israel)
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Who is Ahjah
Definition
a prophet who found Jeroboam. he was a Shilanite, he had a new garmet and he tore 12 pieces: 10--> Jeroboam, 1 for Solomon (David) and 1 for Jerusalem
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Who is Jeroboam
Definition
Solomon's most important enemy. He was found by Ahjaj. He is the son of Nebat, who had been superintendent of labor forces of the house of Joseph, which had been helping with construction in Jerusalem. He was given 10 tribes of Israel. And he was to lead the northern tribes to independence.
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Rehoboam
Definition
Son of Solomon who succeeded to the throne. Wanted northern tribes to recognize him as king, but he was poorly advised, announced his policies would be harsher than his fathers
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What happened with Elijah and Elisha
Definition
prophetic mantle passes from Elijah --> Elisha. Elijah goes up in a cloud
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Corvee
Definition
work gangs in Jerusalem?
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Adoram
Definition
Rehoboam's task master who was assassinated by Israelites, prophetic vision kept his troops from marching north. Only Judah remained loyal.
Term
What are the two things that Jeroboam is remembered for?
Definition
(1) founding or a rival form of Yahweism in North
(2) condemnation of prophets - led Israel into open and flagrant sin
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What are asherium
Definition
sacred poles - sin of Jeroboam - syncretism = mixing of religions.
Term
Shishak
Definition
powerful libyan-egyptian pharoah. (biblical shishak); invaded/devastated judah
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Asa
Definition
One of few kings of Judah to whome the editors give a favorable evaluation. thematically he represents first religious reformer - the forerunner of Hezekiah and Josiah
Term
Zimri
Definition
military commander. army did not respect him. burned house down
Term
Omnri
Definition
another general. Well respected by army. crowned king.
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Ahab
Definition
married Jezebel (daughter of King Tyre) for peace with north during his reign. but there was political troubles because of fights with Syria.
Term
Herman Grunkel
Definition
1802-1932; helped with gensis; father of form criticism; divided Psalms by type of literature
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Name Wisdom writings
Definition
Proverbs, Ecclsiates, Job (misc. Psalm and Prophets)
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What is Ecclesiastes
Definition
wisdom of Christ ben Sirach - Apacryphal
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What is Solomon's kingdom known as?
Definition
Golden Age; trade - land and sea, building of palace and temple. Literature = sacred - Psalms. Secular history - Proverbs. "Wordly"
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What is Proverbs
Definition
A guidebook for successful living - no convenant, no priests, prophets, temple - wordly. Life of character and purpose
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Wisomd vs. folly =
Definition
righteousness vs. wickedness =
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What is the role of the prophet
Definition
(a) give knowledge (b) appoint/annoint kings (c) critisize kings (d) counsel about war (e) reject kings
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how did one become a prophet?
Definition
rose and fell with kingship, see heavenly council, appointed by God
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Who was the prophet during AHAB's (king) reign?
Definition
MOHIA was the prophet during who's reign?
Term
Did PRIESTS give oracles?
Definition
SOMETIMES these people gave oracles
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Name two good kings
Definition
Josiah and Hezekial.
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Who was Amos
Definition
"one supported" (by the LORD) - prophet during Jeroboam II's reign. He was a farmer and herder during decade 760-750 B.C. He denounced the society of the Northern Kingdom, Israel with vivid language, bitterly describing the decadent opulence immorality and smug piety of elites who trample the poor. 2 messages = rich and poor (oppressed) and justice was a commodity to be purchased. He called for Justice and righteousness. Judged Israel with punishment. "I am not a prophet"
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Who did AMOS (prophet) confront and why
Definition
Amaziah (priest of Bethel) confronted ____ because claims that this person consipired against the king and Israel.
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Who is Athalaiah
Definition
Daughter of Omri - marries Jehoram of Judah - peace with south
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What where Ahab's political troubles
Definition
(1)fighting with Syria (2) fought with Syria against Shalmanerser III King of Asyria in battle of Qargar
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What is ethical monotheism
Definition
concept that there was only one God who demanded ethical behavior. many scholars now reject the idea that the prophets were introducing a religion rather than that they based their words on convenant tradition.
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In Amos, what are the sin's of the people related to?
Definition
The people's sins are related to the law of Yahweh.
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Which king disguises himself in battle so that he can't be killed?
Definition
King Ahab. While Jehosaphat does not.
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Who is Ahaziah?
Definition
Ahab's son who was chased by Jehu and killed.
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Who is Jehu?
Definition
Son of Jehoshaphat. Annointed king of Israel by Elisha's prophets. Struck down house of Ahab for avengence on Jezebel.
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Who is Jezebel?
Definition
She is pictured as a driving force in the kingdom. Wife of Ahab, daughter of King Ethbaal of the Sidonians. She was throne out of the window, trampled upon by the horses and her skull, feet, and palms of her hands fed the dogs.
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Who is Elijah?
Definition
prophet who went up in a dust of clouds. His manetle passed on to Elisha.
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Who was killed in Jehu's bloody purge?
Definition
Jehoram of Israel, Ahazeh of Judah, Jezebel, Ahab's descendents, Ahaziah's relatives, Baal worshippers. Athaliah escapes Jehu's sword.
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Who is Hosaiah?
Definition
Exception of writing prophet from the north.
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Who is Naboth?
Definition
Jezreelite who had a vineyard in Jezreel beside the palace of King Ahab of Samaria. He refused to give his vinyard to the King because the Lord told him not to give up his ancesteral inheritance. He was set up by Jezebel, who had him stoned to death for "curing God and the king".
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Who is Elijah the Tishbite?
Definition
told King Ahab that his blood will also be licked in the same place that Naboth's blood was licked.
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Who is Micaiah?
Definition
Prophet during Jehoshaphat's time. He was never liked by Jehoshaphat because he never prophesized anything favorable about the king. He sees the Heavenly counsel. He tells Ahab that he should not go into battle or he will not return. Ahab does not listen.
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What is the Battle of Qarqar?
Definition
Battle where King Ahab was killed while in disguise.
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What is David's Booth?
Definition
David's kingdom. Predicted that it would fall.
Term
What is Jehu's reaction to his annointing?
Definition
Similar to Saul's. His reluctance is overcome by the persistance of his companions. His house was to be punished.
Term
Who was Athaliah
Definition
Ahaziah's mother who found out the treatson too late and was put too death by Jehoiada.
Term
Who is Jehoash?
Definition
He reigned as king at the age of 7 years. He did what was right in the sight of the LORD because the priest Jehoiada instructed him. He eschewed idolatry, but failed to centralize the worhip of the LORD
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What was it like in the days of Jeroboam II?
Definition
He did what was evil in the sight of the Lord; he did not depart from all the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat which he caused Israel to sin. He restored the border of Israel from Lebhamath as far as the Sea of the Arabah. He incorporated Aram into his kingdom as well as recovering all the territory in Transjordan capture by Hazael. The ideal borders of northern Israel as they had existed under Solomon are thus reestablished. Prophets Amos and Hosea are active during his reign, though neither is mentioned in Kgs.
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What were the two leading edges of the "historical storm" that would eventually shatter Israel?
Definition
(1) suffered serious internal instability - series of violent coups like those that leveled the dunasties of Jeroboam I, Baasha, and Omri. Jehu's dynasty collapsed. Shallum = assassinated. Menahem's son = slain by his officer, Pekah, who reigned until Hoshea conspired against him and gained the throne. (2) under Tiglath-pileser III and his successors, the threat of Assyrian attack once again pressured Israel externally. Menahem, Pekah, and Hoshea had to reckon with Assyrian invaders, whether in paying tribute or being ravaged.
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What was it like in the days of Hosea?
Definition
Was prophet during the reign of kings in which the kingdom of Israel started going downhill.
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What is the book of Hosea?
Definition
Book of the 12 - minor prophets, because of their relative brevity in compareison with Isaiah, Jeremaiah, and Ezekiel.
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Who is Hosea?
Definition
Prophet - best known for his metaphors drawn from te natural world, agriculture and especially kinship structures: Israel as Lord's wife, and as son. He began his career in the final days of Jeroboam II
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Who is Tiglath-pileser III
Definition
king of Assyria. he brought unprecendented vigor to the throne. Menahem paid a tribute to him. reigned during Hosea's time.
Term
What does God demand of Hosea?
Definition
Hosea is to take a whore wife and have children of whoredom - Gomer. She turned evil later.
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What do the three children represent?
Definition
Hosea's children(?) (1) Jezreel - a prophecy of judgement upon the house of Jehu, he name also suggests subsequent restoration since it means "God will sow". (2) a daughter - Not-pities - symbolizes reversal in God's attitude toward Israel. (3) Not-my People - symbolize a broken covenant.
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What was it like in the days of Amos and Hosea?
Definition
Israel attained a height of territorial expansion and national prosperity never again reached.
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Who was Amos?
Definition
A prophet in the time of Jeroboam II. He was a farmer and a herder. He denounced the socity of the Northern Kingdom in vivid language, bitterly describing the decadent opulence, immorality and smug piety of elites who trampled on the heads of the poor.
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What does Amos 7 tell us about a confrontation between Amaziah and Amos?
Definition
Amazaiah claims that Amos is conspiring against the king and God. Amazaiah calls Amos a seer and tells him to flee to the land of Judah where he can earn a living. Amos claims that he is no prophet, nor a prophets son; but a herdsman and a dresser of sycamore trees and the Lord told him to prophecy to His people. Amos curses Amazaiah by saying that his wife will become a prostitute, his sons and daughters will fall by a sword, land shall be parceled out by line, he shall die in an unclean land, and Israel shall go into exile away from it's land.
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What were some of the sins that Amos and Hosea pronounced judgement against?
Definition
Amos: poor = oppressed, and justice was a commodity to be purchased.
Hosea: Preached to his own people. He was never cold or heartless - compassionate. He critiqued political and religious institutions: dynastic kingship, political alliances, illicit religious practices, and Israel had violated the divine claim upon it.
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Who was Isaiah?
Definition
A prophet during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah. He was involved in the first two of the four pivotal moments: Syro-Ephraimite war and the Assyrian invasion. He counseled against reliance on Assyria, and the second he counciled against reliance on Egypt. He was married to a prophetess.
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What was the Syro-Ephraimite War?
Definition
King of Syria tried to enlist Ahaz in an alliance against Assyria, and when that effor failed, they attacked Judah to replace Ahaz with a king more amenable to their policies. It was a war of Syria and Ephraim against Judah. Ahaz successfully turned to Assyria for help in fending off Israel and Syria. His price was that Judah became a vassal of Assyria.
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What was the Assyrian Invasion?
Definition
After the Syro-Ephraimite war - Assyrians expanded their influence in the area, taking over Syria and then attacking the Northern Kingdom. The Assyrian ruler, Sargon II died, and Hezekiah - king of Judah - rebelled against Assyria in the hopes of taking advantage of the confusion at the change of rulers, and in addition sought support from Egypt that was not forthcoming. The new Assyrian king, Sennacherib, retaliated and conquered the cities surrounding Jerusalem in 701 BCE. Hezekiah was able to avert the conquest of Jerusalem itself only by paying tribute.
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What was the conquest of Jerusalem and the exile?
Definition
Assyrian empire = weakening. Rise of Babyonian Empire conquered Assyrian capital, Nineveh = became international struggle between Egypt and Babylon with Judah caught in between. King Nebuchaddnezzar defeated Egyptians and Babylong became leading empire of the day. Judah came under Babylon's control, and when last king of Judah, Zedekiah rebeled against Babylon, result = invasion by Nebuchadnezzar. In 586, he destroyed Jerusalem and its Temple and deported a good deal of the population to Babylon, an event reffered to as the exile.
Term
Where and who did the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar defeat in 605?
Definition
He defeated the Egyptian Pharoaoh, Neco, at the battle of Carchemish.
Term
Who was Manasseh?
Definition
A very evil king. He reversed Hezeikiah's reforms - brought back idols, magic, sacrificed his own son, shed innocent blood and submitted to Assyria. "I will wipe Jerusalem as one wipes a dish..."
Term
Who was Josiah?
Definition
Incomparable king. After Manasseh. there was no other king like him and he did right. the same was also said of Hezekiah. three events led to his desire to reform faith:(1) discovery of the book of law (2) battle with nero (3) realization that his reforms could not undo what manasseh had done.
Term
What two kings were said to have done right and there was no other king like him?
Definition
Hezekiah and Josiah.
Term
What is "the return" in Isaiah?
Definition
The Babylonians had been challenged by the rise of the Persians. Cyrus the Persian king defeated the Babylonians at the battle of Opics. Cyrus, who was tolerant and benevolent, allowed the Jews to return to Judah, and many eventually did so. The returning exiles rebuilt Jerusalem and the Temple.
Term
What was the Religious Reform?
Definition
(1) Foreign cults (2) high places - Samaria (3) Covenant renewal (4) Passover was set in motion when Josaiah's servants made discoveries of the scrolls of the "Book of Law" - when cleaning out the temple and
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What are the two themes dominating the book of Isaiah?
Definition
(1) proclamation that God is behind all historical events, including the actions of the great empires of the day. (2) importance and centrality of Jerusalem for Israel, which includes an emphasis on both the kingship and the right worship of God centered in Jerusalem.
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What was the "Book of Law"?
Definition
Dueteronomy? a. title. b. central worship. c. idolatry capital offense.
Term
*When was the fall of Samaria/fall of Israel?
Definition
722/1 BCE
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Who found the book of law, and to whom was consulted?
Definition
Josaih found the book of law, and he went to consult Huldah a prophetess. She predicted that Judah is going to fall - the fate of Judah was sealed with Manesseh
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Who is Huldah?
Definition
A prophetess. She was consulted by Josaih when he discovered the book of law.
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Who was Josiah?
Definition
King who found the book of the law. he was free from Assyrian rule. Reclaimed Israel, renewed the covenant, and renewed national feeling.
Term
What does the call vision of Isaiah reveal about the prophetic consciousness?
Definition
Before this vision, Isaiah saw the glories and splendor of Uzziah's court. The vision contains a revelation. Since he has seen the King, the Lord of Hosts, he is understood to have recieved the revelation of his appointed ministry.
Term
What is Isaiah's message to the king for the Syro-Ephraimite War?
Definition
His message is to not rely on the Assyrians.
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What are the objects of Isaiah's criticism?
Definition
Forming alliances is not good. Only by relying on the Lord would Judah ultimately prevail.
Term
Who is Rezin?
Definition
The ruler of Damascus. during Isaiah's time. He and Pekah of Israel attempted to form an anti-Assyrian alliance; when Ahaz of Judah refused t join them, they put a puppet ruler, Tabeel, on the throne.
Term
Who is Pekah?
Definition
The King of Israel during Isaiah's time. He and Rezin of Damascus tried to form an anit-Assyrian alliance; when Ahaz of Judah refused to join them, they put a puppet ruler, Tabeel on the throne.
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Who is Ahaz?
Definition
A king of Judah during Isaiah's time. He refused to join Rezin and Pekah in an anti-Assyrian alliance. A puppet ruler was put in his place. Against Isaiah's advice, Ahaz sought help from Tiglath-pileser III and in consequence became an Assyrian vassal.
Term
Who is Tiglath-Pileser III?
Definition
King of Assyria. He led the Assyrian army. He invaded the upper Jordan region, took Gilead and Galilee, and carried off many of the Israeltes to Assyria.
Term
Who is Micah?
Definition
A contemporary of Isaiah. One of the earliest of the minor prophets. He propesized in the days of Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah. He expressed disdain for the corruption and pretensions of Jerusalem and its leaders. He championed early traditions of Israel. He condemned religious practice untethered from ethical performance. He called Jerusalem a high place and announced its destruction. He never lost faith in the future. probably not a professional prophet - critisizes prophets who give oracles money. He prophesized right before and after the fall of northern kingdoms.
Term
What were the characteristics like during Micah's time?
Definition
Much like Hosea, Amos and Isaiah.
Term
Who was Sargon II?
Definition
King of Assyria. When Samaria fell in 721 either to Shalmaneser or his successor Sargon II (who claimed victory). When Sargon died, many revolts against Assyria.
Term
What does Micah attack?
Definition
He attacks the crime and corruption of Jerusalem and Samaria as one not really at ome in either capital. He focuses on the effect the impending judgment of the villages and towns of his home region. His protests against oppression of the underprivilieged reflect his own identification with their lot.
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Who was Hezekiah?
Definition
first hero. a coregent of Judah with father - Ahaz. He ruled Judah. He learned important lessons from Israel's collapse. Influenced by Isaiah, he pursued two commendable goals. (1) tried to break Assyria's political dominance in the west. (2) attempted to purify Judah's covenant aith by abolishing the worship of Canaanite and Assyrian gods. Two tasks were related.
Term
Who was Sennacherib?
Definition
King of Assyria. He noticed Hezekiah's deficance, and he outfitted his army, defeated Merodachbaladan, and set an Assyrian prince over Babylon. Then he marched west, crushing the coastal rebellion of Tyre, Acco, Joppa, and Ashkelon. He also defeated an Egyptian army that had marched north to support the rebels.
Term
What was the major role of the preexilic prophets.
Definition
The preexilic prophets role was to give a negative critique of conditions in the nation and to announce the judgment that must follow.
Term
What was Micah's first message?
Definition
First message of doom. Catastrophe lay ahead for the northern kingdom. Yahweh was to visit the world as a judge, and Samaria was to be his first stop. The southern kingdom was also to fall.
Term
What does Micah attack after the first message?
Definition
he attacks the sins that have made the judgement necessary: buying up of land by a new moneyed class, heartless land grabbers and those self-proclaimed prophets who supported them.
Term
What was the first hint of hope?
Definition
relieves the darkness with a glimmer of light. it probably announces the relief of blockaded Jerusalem in 701 BC, but to later readers it was a portent of eschatological hope.
Term
What was Micah's second message of Doom?
Definition
another reason for judgment was the complete collapse of Judah's leadership. Humans rights have been suppressed in the law courts, humans will find little mercy when they have to answer to a higher court, and he singles out rival prophets who have succumbed to materialism. He also forecasts the loss of their prophetic gifts.
Term
What was Micah's second message of hope?
Definition
out of Jerusalem's ashes would rise a new Jerusalem, a center of worship for all nations of the world. Israel was to model the dream of Gentiles streaming to Jerusalem, seeking God's will and then return home to put it to practice and show how pilgrims should live.
Term
What were Micah's oracles of hope in times of distress?
Definition
2 positive messages about the remnant. they frame three present/future contrasts. The last of the three is well known as a messianic promise. he reaffirmed ancient promises associated with the Davidic covenant and celebrated in the royal psalms. Hezekiah's weakness during the Assyrian blockade of Jerusalem was to be followed by a new era of power and peace under a true son of David.
Term
What was Micah's message of Doom?
Definition
God adduces the Exodus and the gift of the land. God is angry. His indictment is specific: violence, deception, and crooked business practices were rampant. they would bring desolation and destruction to the land.
Term
Who kills Josaiah?
Definition
Neco II. There was great mourning for Josaiah.
Term
Where is Jeremiah from?
Definition
Anathoth.(we also heard about htis place with Abaithar - the priest who was exiled during Solomon's reign). He is from a priestly family.
Term
How does Jeremiah remember Shiloh?
Definition
Shiloh (Elijah, Ark) -> Nob (priest -> Nob. Saul kills priests except for Abiathar) -> Anathoth (Abiathar = exiled here)
Term
Who was Jeremiah? When was Jeremiah called?
Definition
He was a prophet. He was called before he was born (like paul). He complains bitterly about his pain and sufferings. God delivered him through persecution but not from suffering. His priestly roots may have run all the way to Moses and Aaron through Eli.
Term
What is Zion theology?
Definition
belief that Zion is Jerusalem - it cannot fall. it is a false theology.
Term
What are the backings for the Zion theology.
Definition
God supernaturally protects Jerusalem when: (1) Assyrians came in (king = Sanechrem) (2) Ahaz's time
Term
When does the Temple Fall?
Definition
587
Term
What does Jeremiah predict?
Definition
he predicts that the jerusalem will fall. but the people don't believe him, and the false prophets say it won't happen.
Term
How does Jeremiah suffer?
Definition
anguish of heart at seeing destruction of Jerusalem; by being beaten
Term
How does Jeremiah suffer?
Definition
anguish of heart at seeing destruction of Jerusalem; by being beaten
Term
Who strikes Jeremiah?
Definition
Pasher strikes Jeremiah
Term
Who is Jehoiakim?
Definition
King of Judah. he is rebuked for building = insensitive while sufferings go on. "Temple of Yahweh" false prophets keep sayin nothing will happen.
Term
Who was king when the temple fell?
Definition
Sargon II
Term
Who is Jerhoiachin?
Definition
king after Jehoiakim. he was king 3 months until taken captive by Nebudchadezzner.
Term
What are the deportations?
Definition
when the royal families, treasures, wealthy, educated... are carried off to exile. the poor are left behind.
Term
Who is Zedekiah?
Definition
Son of Josaiah. name change to prove power.
Term
What is the conflict with Hananiah?
Definition
he says to break away from the wooden yoke (linkage between bulls)
Term
What does Jeremiah predict?
Definition
He predicts that Hananiah will die in 7 months. This proves that Hananiah was a false prophet. This is the reason why we have Jeremiah's book.
Term
Where does Zedekiah flee to?
Definition
-> Jordan -> Captured sons -> Syria: Zedekiah is forced to watch his son's die and his eyes are gouged out - this could have been avoided if he had listened to Jeremiah.
Term
Who is Gedaliah?
Definition
Governor - Jew - no more king - assassinated by Ishmael
Term
What was the responses to the catastrophe?
Definition
Psalms and Lamentations = outpouring of grief.
Term
What are the Lamentations?
Definition
Eka - mournful. after 587/6. Author = Anom. (Jeremiah?).
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What is the form of Lamentations?
Definition
(1) acrostic (a) mnemonic (b) fullness of grief and suffering (2) Meter (3) dramatic contrast (4) lament - individual
Term
(theology) What are the lessons from Lamentations?
Definition
(1) prayer is good to express complaints. (2) God's soverighty - Yahweh caused the destruction (3) Sin brings Judgment - repent and return (4) Hope - trust in the Lord and pray for restoration.
Term
Who was Neco II?
Definition
Pharoah who killed Josaiah. appointed Eliakium (Josaiah's son) as a puppet king and gave him the regional name Jehoiakim. He met his military match with Nebachudanezzar (who was in an alliance with Jehoiahim).
Term
What reforms did Josaiah institute?
Definition
reversed all of Manessahs. (similar to Hezekiah's). desposed idolatrous priests and defiled pagan shrines. Defilement meant that they could not be in use again. He purged the temple of pagain vessels and presided over the first Passover celebration in more than 400 years.
Term
What were the results of Hezekiah's reform?
Definition
(1) tried to break Assyria's political dominance in the west. (2) attempted to purify Judah's covenant faith by abolishing the worship of Canaanite and Assyrian gods.
Term
What kingdom destroyed Israel?
Definition
Assyria (?)
Term
What was Jeremiah's relationship with Jehoiakim?
Definition
Jehoiakim did was was evil in the eyes of the Lord. King Jehoiakim hated Jeremiah because of his indictments of Judah's sins and announcements of his country's doom. Jehoiakim burned the first scroll of Jeremiah's. Jeremiah dictated a second which was even longer scroll. Jehoiakim did not recieve a proper state funeral nor a decent burial.
Term
How was Jeremiah called?
Definition
"Then the Lord put out his hand and touched my mouth". However, he felt inadequate for the job.
Term
How did Josaiah escape death?
Definition
someone recalled that Micah had made a similar prediction of the temple being destroyed and because Ahikam a prince of Judah, an influential Jew, protected him. He was also saved from another possible death by Ebed-melech, an Ethiopian steward.
Term
Who was the false prophet who contradicted Jeremiah's message that Judah and her neighbor nations should submit to Babylon rather than rebel.
Definition
Hananiah
Term
What were the five characteristics of Jeremiah's character?
Definition
(1) he was honest (2) courageous in living out convictions (3) passionate in his hatred of immoral or unspiritual conduct. (4) combined sensitivity to his people's suffering and a gracious humanity (5) besides preaching of doom, he saw hope for the future.
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Why might it be significant that Jeremiah came from Anathoth?
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He could have blood ties leading to Moses. Abiathar was exiled to Anathoth during Solomon's reign.
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How does Shiloh figure in Jeremiah's preaching?
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eli, and ark -> nob (priest -> nob. saul kills priests except for abiathar) -> anathoth. Jeremiah remembers Shiloh.
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What was Jeremiah's relationship with Jehoiachin?
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hatred, as with Jehoiakim.
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What was Jeremiah's relationship with Zedekiah?
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Zedekiah did not listen to Jeremiah - and so was forced to watch his three sons die, before his eyes were gouged out.
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What nation destroyed Judah?
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Babylonian (?)
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What was the climax of Jeremiah's book?
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The oracles (mostly poetic) which were against the Nations. The oracles against the nations are intended to encouraged Judah to look forward to restoration.
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