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| what are the three genres of the old testament? |
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| History, poetry and prophecy |
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| what characterizes the sub-genre wisdom literature? What books fit in the category? |
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| To live a godly life. Job, Proverbs, ecclesiastes. |
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| when were most of the poetical books written? |
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| During the reign's of David and Solomon. |
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| what is the purpose of OT poetry? |
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Definition
| Touches the whole person, appeals to the emotions, will, imagination, and intellect |
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Term
| how do rhyme and rhythm fit with Hebrew poetry? |
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Definition
| They are not used in Hebrew poetry |
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| what are the names and definitions of the various forms of parallelism, imagery, and figures of speech that characterize Hebrew poetry? |
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| the events of the book of Job fit into which OT time period? What evidence is there? |
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Definition
During the patriarchal period.
A. the names Shaddi, Elohim are used instead of Yahweh.
B. the lifespan of Job compare to the lifespans in that time period. |
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Term
| what is known about the author of the book of Job? Who has been suggested? |
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Definition
| They were either in the pre-exilic or post-exilic periods. Job, Moses(Jewish tradition), Elihu, Solomon. |
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Term
| what is the purpose of Job? |
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Definition
| To consider two important questions, why do the righteous suffer, and what is the purpose of suffering. |
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Term
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Definition
| The rational attempt to justify God in light of the reality of evil and suffering. |
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Term
| what is “retribution theology”? What is the problem with this? |
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Definition
| God gives people exactly what they deserve. No room left for grace. |
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Term
| what are the perspectives of the carious characters of the book regarding suffering? |
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Definition
A. the narrator- can be caused by satan.
B. Job- is mysterious and unfathomable.
C. 3 older friends- is punishment for sin.
D. Elihu- can be to purify God's people.
E. God- is a providential means through which he as sovereign God works with his people. |
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