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RLGN1301
Old Testament History
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Religious Studies
Undergraduate 1
04/25/2012

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Term
What was the primary task of an Old Testament prophet?
Definition
To deliver YHWH's message to the people.
Term
What is the “Day of the LORD”?
Definition
A day of both divine judgment for Gods enemies and divine blessings for his faithful.
Term
What did Solomon do that suggested that syncretism was permissible?
Definition
He built the idols of his wife’s in the nation so they can continue to worship their gods
Term
Why did God cause the division of the kingdom of Israel?
Definition
To Punish the people for Syncretism
Term
Who was king when the kingdom divided?
Definition
Rehoboam (Ree-hoe-BOE-im)
Term
Where was the first capital of the northern kingdom established?
Definition
Shechem (SHEE-kehm)
Term
Where were the two primary worship centers in the northern kingdom?
Definition
1. Bethel
2. Dan
Term
Who was responsible for moving the capital of the northern kingdom to Samaria?
Definition
Omri (oh m-r ee)
Term
Who did the historian consider the worst king of the northern kingdom to be?
Definition
Ahab
Term
What question was Elijah’s contest on Mt. Carmel supposed to answer?
Definition
Who is the true God
Term
Where did Elijah go to escape Jezebel’s death threats?
Definition
Mt. Horeb

* also known as Mt Sinai
Term
What three assignments did God give Elijah after the theophany at Mt. Horeb?
Definition
1. Anoint Hazael(Huh zay el)as king over Syria
2. Anoint Jehu (Jee Hoo) as the king over Israel
3. Anoint Elisha (ee-LIE-shuh)as his successor as Prophet
Term
Who forecast Ahab’s death at Ramoth-Gilead?
Definition
Micaiah (m ih k-AY-ah)
Term
What were the two tests used to determine a prophet’s authenticity?
Definition
1. Test of History
2. Test of Covenant Faithfulness
Term
Who was the northern king whos violent seizure of power was later condemned by Hosea?
Definition
Jehu (Jee Hoo)
Term
Which nation was responsible for the destruction of the northern kingdom?
Definition
Assyria
Term
Who was the last king of the Northern Kingdom?
Definition
Hoshea
Term
What are the origins of the Samaritans?
Definition
They were a people transplanted into the Northern Kingdom by the Assyrians after their defeat of Israel who interbred with those still living there.
Term
What were the four developments that led to an increase in prophetic activity during the time of the divided kingdoms?
Definition
1. syncretism
2. Secular State
3. Social/Economic Injustices
4. The Rise of Assyria
Term
What three types of prophets may be found in the Old Testament?
Definition
1. Court Prophets
2. Communal Prophets
3. Independent Prophets
Term
Who was Amos?
Where was he From?
What was his Message?
Definition
1.the first prophet to forecast the total destruction of the northern kingdom
2.Land of Judea (j oo d EE uh) a villiage called Tekoa
3.YHWH is the God of all people
Term
According to Amos, what is the most important thing the northern kingdom is failing to practice?
Definition
Taking care of the misfortunate
Term
Who was the northern priest that confronted Amos over preaching at Bethel?
Definition
Amaziah (ae m - uh - z ai - uh)
Term
1.What did Hosea(h oh - Z AI - uh)use the name of his children for?
2.How did he discribe the Northern Kingdoms problem?
3.What did he announce the Northern Kingdom would face?
Definition
1.as a message to the Northern Kingdom
2. As a "Spirit of Adultery"
3. Remedial Judgment
Term
What three things does Hosea say God wants from the northern kingdom?
Definition
For the People to...

1. Know God
2. Show devotion
3. And have Faithfulness
Term
Which prophet struggled with How a good God allowed evil to prosper?
Definition
Habakkuk (Haba kkuk)
Term
Which prophet taught that authentic repentance corrects both the person’s relationship with God and one’s relationship to creation?
Definition
Joel (jo-ull)
Term
Which prophet has done the most to develop our understanding of God’s holiness?
Definition
Isaiah (AY - Z AI - uh)
Term
Be able to give the specific differences between the two volumes of Isaiah.
Definition
Volume 1: Background - Assyrian Crisis, Nature of God was Holy, the Messiah was seen as a king to come
Volume 2: Background - People in Exile, Nature of God was Transcendent, the Messiah was seen as a Suffering Servant
Term
How did Isaiah feel about Judah entering into treaties or alliances with other nations?
Definition
Judah owed allegiance only to YHWH and the alliances showed a failure to depend on God.
Term
What were religious conditions like during Jeremiah’s ministry?
Definition
1.Covenant was Forgotten
2.Symbols of the covenant were used as the covenant itself
3. Religious officials were greedy
4. The temple was seen as the religious center instead of YHWH
Term
Which two prophets forecast the destruction of the Temple?
Definition
Micah (m ih k ah)
Jeremiah (j EH r uh m AY uh)
Term
What did Jeremiah consider the essentials of true religion?
Definition
1. Repentance
2. A new heart (turning back toward God)
3. Obedience to God's instruction
Term
What are the two promises God makes in Jeremiah’s “new covenant”?
Definition
1. Free Pardon of Sin
2. Placing the law of God (Torah) in the Heart of man
Term
Why did the Historian (the one responsible for the Deuteronomic History) prefer the southern kingdom over the northern kingdom?
Definition
The Temple of Jerusalem (approved by God)
Rulers were David's descendants
Term
Who was the only ruler of the southern kingdom that was not descended from David?
Definition
Queen Athaliah (Ath-a-li-ah)
Term
Who protected Joash in the Temple and later served as his primary advisor when Joash was King.
Definition
Jehoida
Term
Who was the king who died the same year Isaiah was called to be a prophet?
Definition
Azariah (A-za-rye-ya)
Nick named Uzziah (y oo - z ay ah)
Term
What steps did Hezekiah take that were essentially anti-Assyrian in nature?
Definition
Destroys all the Assyrian idols and temples
Invites all the Israelites left to a feast of the Passover
Term
Who was Sennacherib?
Definition
King of Assyria
Term
Who reformed Judah’s life to conform to a book of the Law found in the Temple?
Definition
Josiah (jo-SIGH-uh)
Term
Which king of Judah did the Pharaoh place on the throne?
Definition
Jehoiakim (j uh - H OH - w uh - k ih m)
Term
Who was the king of Judah taken to Babylon during the first phase of the Exile?
Definition
Jehoiachin (j uh H OH w uh k ih n)
Term
Who was the ruler responsible for destroying Jerusalem and sending its people into exile?
Definition
Zedekiah (z EH d uh k AY uh)
Term
What happened to Jeremiah after the fall of Jerusalem?
Definition
He is taken captive and dragged out of Israel by revolutionist.
*he then cursed the revolutionist once he was released.*
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