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Bible Studies
Undergraduate 1
12/13/2009

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Term
Theophany
Definition
a vision of God, not in a dream, but in another form such as fire or smoke
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The Patriachs
Definition
Abraham, Isaac & Jacob
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Jacob
Definition
Fought with Elohim at Peniel. Name changed to Israel
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Two types of Covenants
Definition
Suriez vassal & Land trust
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Judah
Definition
leader of a major Tribe related to joseph
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Hagor
Definition
sarah's Maid
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Ishmael
Definition
Hagor's Son
Term
Event that led to Joseph being reunited w/ his brothers
Definition
famine
Term
Date of the Exodus
Definition
13th Century BCE
Term
Mt. Horeb
Definition
Elohist version of Mount Sinai
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Yam suf
Definition
Reed Sea. (a pun, suf is translated "the end")
Term
What tribe was moses born into?
Definition
Levi
Term
What is an apodictic law?
Definition
law that is given divinely. i.e. Ten Commandments
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What Middle Eastern law code is similar to the Exodus Book of the Covenant?
Definition
Code of Hammurapi
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Tabernacle
Definition
portable shrine tent constructed at Mt. Sinai that served as the residence of YHWH
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How long did hte ordination of Aaron and his sons take?
Definition
7 days
Term
Most important type of offering
Definition
Burnt whole offering
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yom kippur
Definition
Holiest day of the jewish year
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How long were the israelites camped at mt. sinai?
Definition
1 year
Term
Why was the generation out of Egypt not allowed into the promised land?
Definition
They did not follow YHWH. Disobeyed
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What is significant about the story of Zelophehad's Daughters?
Definition
They were the first women to get land passed down to them.
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Nabdad & Abihu
Definition
punished for performing illegal rituals; two of levi's sons; priests.
Term
Sheam
Definition
Great commandment of monotheism given in deuteronomy.
Term
Former Prophets
Definition
Joshua, judges, 1&2 Samuel, 1&2 Kings
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Form Criticism
Definition
study of literature to figure out the setting and accuracy of a text.
Term
Which tribe did not have extended tribal territory?
Definition
Levi's Tribe
Term
Deuteronimic theme
Definition
Sin --> punishment --> Repentance --> reconciliation
Term
Name two models that describe the conquest of Canaan
Definition
Militaristic & Immigration
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Three Judges of Israel
Definition
Ehud, samson, Gideon
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Two Canaanite gods
Definition
Baal & Ashortet. (gods of agriculture)
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Which of Israel's Enemies are associate with the Sea Peoples?
Definition
Philistines
Term
Philistines stole what from israel during battle?
Definition
Ark of the Covenant
Term
Samuel
Definition
Prophet associated with Saul's reign
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Hannah
Definition
Samuel's mother
Term
What did Saul do to cause YHWH's spirit to leave him?
Definition
Didn't abide by rules of holy war. Did kill everybody
Term
David's First wife
Definition
Michal, Saul's Daughter
Term
Deuteronomistic historian is biased toward what region?
Definition
Juday
Term
Adonijah
Definition
David's oldest son
Term
Solomon
Definition
Son that succeeded david as king
Term
What did YHWH give david's successor at Gibeah?
Definition
Wisdom
Term
How long did it take to build the Temple
Definition
7 Years
Term
How long was the celebration to dedicate the temple
Definition
1 week
Term
What brought the demise of David's Immediate successor?
Definition
too many wives, too much wealth.
Term
Ahab
Definition
Evil king of the Northern Kingdom that succeeded his father
Term
Jezebel
Definition
Ahab's Wife
Term
Elisha
Definition
prophet connected to Ahab
Term
Elijah
Definition
Successor of Elisha
Term
How many sections are in the book of Isiah?
Definition
3
Term
Zion
Definition
The hill where Jerusalem stood. Symbolized national homeland.
Term
Amos
Definition
Earliest Hebrew prophet
Term
Hosea
Definition
Prophet that married Gomer (a prostitute)
Term
Gomer
Definition
Hosea's Wife
Term
In which prophetic book does YHWH curse a tree used for shade?
Definition
Jonah
Term
Mica
Definition
Prophet. A farmer or "people of the land"
Term
Jeremiah
Definition
"weeping prophet" ate the scroll. Lived during Josiah's reign. Reformed Judah.
Term
Anathoh
Definition
Hometown of Jeremiah
Term
Eziekiel
Definition
Prophet not allowed to mourn the death of his wife
Term
Which two prophets were priests before they were prophets?
Definition
Jeremiah and Eziekiel
Term
babylon
Definition
Responsible for taking Jerusalem Captive
Term
Superscription
Definition
label on a psalm that offers musical direction or gives historical background.
Term
Dr. Gunkle
Definition
Person noted for the academic study of Psalms
Term
Name three types of Psalms
Definition
Hymns, Complaints, Thanksgiving
Term
The largest number of Psalms fall into what category?
Definition
complaints
Term
Tehillim
Definition
Hebrew word for Psamls
Term
Selah
Definition
Concludes stanzas in psalms and serves as liturgical direction
Term
Book of proverbs is divided into how many sections?
Definition
7
Term
Four types of wisdom?
Definition
Theological, Natural, Judicial, Practical
Term
Theodicy
Definition
Justice of God
Term
Much of the book of proverbs is similar to wisdom literature found in what culture?
Definition
Egyptian (The instruction of Amenemope)
Term
The "Accuser" in the book of Job
Definition
Satan
Term
Jobs four friends
Definition
Zophan, Elihu, Ephaam, Bildad
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