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| Why did the Hebrews consider poetry a superior means of teaching and instruction? |
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| It adresses the head and heart |
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| How does poetry acheive its power to communicate? |
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1. Through figurative language
2. Through repetition |
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Characteristics of statements or expressions.
(Be able to tell the difference between these) |
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1. literal or figurative
2. true or false
3. real or unreal referents |
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| Limitations of figurative language? |
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1. When two things are compared, they may not always be similar in every repect
2. Usually, there is a simgle main point in comparison
3. Communicates best to those with prior experience regarding the literal aspect of the image |
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1. Two lines (A and B) that are put in parallel
2. Someting is said, in effect, twice
3. The relationship is what matters
4. NOT mere repetition: it enhances, carries further, or climaxes |
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| Lowth's categories of parallelism |
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1. Synonomous
2. Antithetic
3. Synthetic |
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5 books
1-41; 42-72; 73-89; 90-106; 107-150 |
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| What two types of lament are there? |
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| Typical structure of Laments |
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1. Address to God
2. Complaint
3. Request for help
4. Affirmation of trust in God
5. Vow of praise |
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| Two basic elements of hymns or praises |
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1. Call to praise God
2. Reasons to praise God |
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| What is never questioned in laments? |
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Definition
1. God is responsible and in control
2. God is loving and good to us
3. God is holy and will not allow sin or evil to prevail |
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| What do laments indicate in the writer's relationship with God? |
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Definition
honesty, openness, and depth
a) Never give up on God
b) No part of my life is off-limits |
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| What value do the Penitential Psalms have today? |
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Definition
| They reflect on matters of the heart and make an emotional connection to sin and its consequences |
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| What are the focus of the Hymns of Zion? |
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Definition
God's saving and protective relationship with his city, Zion.
Zion = Messianic name for Jerusalem |
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| What are the Creation Hymns? |
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| hymns that describe God as creator and master of the world |
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| What is the Egyptian Hallel? |
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| What are the uses of the Egyptian Hallel? |
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1. Repetition of Hallelu Yah
2. Traditional Passover Psalms
- 113-114 Before
- 115-118 After
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