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Intro to the hebrew Bible
Reli 103
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Religious Studies
Undergraduate 1
12/13/2007
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Acrostic
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A text in which the opening letters of successive lines form a word, phrase, or pattern.  The acrostics in the Bible are poems in which the first letters of successive lines or stanzas are the letters of the Hebrew alpabet in order.

Found in Psalms, Proverbs, and Lamentations. Most elaborate is psalm 119. 
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City of David 
Definition
Jerusalem is considered the city of David because it did not come under Israelite control untill after its capture by David. David made it the capital of his kingdom and now holds the ark of the covenant. Also known as the "City of God".
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Sucsession Narrative
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Main source identified by scholars in 2 Samuel and 1 Kings.  Main theme may be viewed as providing an explanation of why Solomon became his father David's successor. Also known as the "Court History of David.
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United Monarchy
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During the 10th century BCE, the 10 northern tribes of Israel and the southern tribe of Judah were united under the rule of David and his son Solomon, both of who are called "King of Israel".
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Zion
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name for jerusalem used especially in poetic texts.
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