1
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In the first half of the book of Jeremiah, prophecies are recorded against Judah and Jerusalem for their:
A
idolatry and social injustice
2
Q
Both Isaiah and Jeremiah record the call narratives that describe how the Lord chose the person to be a prophet.
A
True
3
Q
Prophecies that are acted out through symbolic behaviors, like Jeremiah’s purchase of a field or Hosea’s child-naming, are called:
A
sign acts
4
Q
According to ECS, many of the classic expressions of prophecy appear in the text in _________ form.
A
poetic
5
Q
in the biblical text and its world, prophets can be understood as primarily “forthtelling”–speaking forth the word of God and declaring it for the people–rather than “foretelling”–predicting the future.
A
true
6
Q
Every prophet in Israel and Judah were true prophets; there were no false prophets.
A
False
7
Q
According to ECS’s analysis of Amos, the three reasons that destruction is coming to Israel on the Day of the Lord are:
A
- corruption in the legal system
- oppression of the poor
- decadence in religious life
8
Q
In Ezekiel 1-3, what types of prophecies can be seen?
A
- Sign acts
- Visions
- Auditions (voice from heaven)
9
Q
According to ECS, the pattern of prophecy in Ezekiel is similar to other prophetic books, with the following three elements:
A
- hope for the future
- judgment on Judah and Jerusalem
- judgment on other nations
10
Q
Based on our readings in ECS and samplings of the Psalms, it is clear that there are a number of genres–literary types–of psalms that appear in the Bible. Out of all of the following types, please select all those that ARE a type of psalm in the Biblical collection.
A
lament psalms
wisdom psalms
praise psalms
royal psalms
11
Q
In a feminist reinterpretation of Psalms 42 and 43, Denise Dombkowski Hopkins proposes reading the Psalms in light of the experiences of ________ and _________.
A
Miriam
Hannah
12
Q
In Isaiah 40-66, the good news for the exiles (in Babylon) that the prophet proclaims is that ______________________
A
there will be a second exodus.
13
Q
The Psalter (another name for the book of Psalms) contains 150 psalms organized into five collections.
A
True
14
Q
According to ECS, when we think of the Writings section of the Scriptures, we can envision a background in particular “institutions” of ancient Hebrew life that allowed the Writings to flourish. These institutions are:
A
worship and education
15
Q
According to ECS, the types of parallelism that can frequently be found in Hebrew poetry are:
A
stair-step parallelism
synonymous parallelism
antithetic parallelism
16
Q
According to our lectures and the reading in ECS, there are important world empires that shape the history and faith life of the ancient Hebrews. Place in chronological order the imperial powers whose rise and fall are significant to the Biblical texts (from oldest to most recent).
A
Assyrian Empire
Babylonian Empire
Persian Empire
17
Q
According to the opening Psalm in the collection of the Psalter, those who delight in the Lord and in God’s law are: (choose One best response)
A
like trees planted by streams of water (they prosper.)
18
Q
Who are latter prophets:
A
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekial and the 12
19
Q
phenomenon of prophecy
A
- classical expressions of prophecy were oral in nature
- the classic expressions of prophecy were spoken and written in poetic form
- the prophets spoke in short speeches. the book of amos consists of several such prophetic speeches
- the prophets spoke in a hisotical setting. Amos and hosea preached in the northern kingdom of israel
- the prophetic words came into written forms in the books carrying the names of the prophets.
20
Q
Oracles:
A
Short prophetic speeches, prophetic words from God.
21
Q
Prophet
A
comes from the Greek Prophetes , meaning one who speaks for another
22
Q
Who was Amos:
A
was a sheep breeder from the Southern kingdom of judah/ Outsider. He was not a professional prophet
23
Q
the opening prophetic in amos.
A
is a series of prophecies of coming judgement on the nations starting with Syria, Philistia, tyre, edom, Ammon, and Moab.
24
Q
Amos’s message is the day of YHWH and destruction is coming because…
A
- oppression of the poor
- corruption in the legal system
- decadence in the religious life of the community
25
what are the two types of sins?
1. social injustice
2. idolatry
26
who is Isaiah?
a major prophetic figure in the southern kingdom of Judah. He deals with the Davidic covenant
27
What do Isaiah's prophecies revolve round?
1. the syro- Ephramite Crisis
2. the Assyrian threat
3. The Assyrian siege
28
who Is Micah?
He is another major prophet in Judah and he proclaims that a theophany is at hand and that it will bring judgment on false prophets, corrupt courts, and greedy leaders. His book follows a judgment - hope pattern
29
What are the major elements of the Reform?
1. covenant renewal and emphasis on torah
2. Destruction of warship in the temple influenced by Assyrian customs including Divination, magic, and scared prostitution
3. Renewal of the celebration of Passover
4. centralization of worship in the J-temple
30
what are the three periods that Jeremiah relates to?
1. the region of Josiah
2. The region of Jehoiakim
3. the region of Zedekiah and beyond.
31
What does Isaiah say will be coming?
a second exodus
32
what is a Chronicler?
The proposed compiler and editor
33
Parallelism?
Poets useparallell words, line and sections to communicate in a memorable way
34
Synonymous parallelism:
the sense of the second line is similar to that of the first
35
Antithetic Parallelism:
the second line articulates a contrast to the first
36
stair- step parallelism:
the second line takes the thought a step further
37
Benediction?
A brief words of blessing and thanksgiving to God.
38
types of proverbs?
1. comparisons
2. similitudes
3. observations
4. paradoxes
5. opposites
6. characteristic
39
two types of wisdom literature
Pragmatic and practical wisdom
40
what are the books of Job and Ecclesiastes
Speculation 67
41
Characterizations of apocalypse
elaborate visions/dreams, symbols, numerology, angels, cosmic upheavals, emphasis on the end of time- including final judgment, resurrection, and eternal salvation.
42
Word comes from the Greek meaning "revelation"
apocalypse
43
Day of YHWH
Day of the lord- traidition of the latter prophets, day of victory and reign of YHWH over those hwo oppose the divine will. At times, Israel is included among those who oppose YHWH because of corrupt religious and social systems.
44
analysis and classification of literary types according to their form.
Form Criticism- Examples include hymns, laments, sagas, parables, and miracle stories.
45
Major type of psalm characterized by a cry out to Gods, a description of a crisis, a plea for help, and a statment of trust that God has heard the prayer. These often conclude with a vow to praise the God who comes to deliver.
Lament psalms
46
Latter prophets
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, 12 minor prophets
47
Pragmatic wisdom
articulates generalized truths about life; basic sayings for living as God intended. Proverbs is an example of one.
48
a compact, memorable, application saying about life. Provides practical instruction for living.
proverb
49
analysis of how a text persuades or affects its readers. Attention is given to rhetorical features such as structural patterns, repetition, wordplay, forms of argumentation, and type scenes.
rhetorical criticism
50
Speculative wisdom and examples
literature exploring the meaning of life. Examples of Job and Ecclesiastes.
51
Acrostic hymns
type of poem in which the first letter of each line of paragraph follows a particular pattern. Hebrew alphabet in order, Psalm 119, parts of Lamentations and Nahum.
52
What is God's answer to Job about why Job suffered so much? (Choose ONE response that best fits).
No real answer, just questions about the mysteries of the world and reminders of God's status as creator.
53
Speculative wisdom examples
Job and ecclesiastics
54
According to the best re-translation of the Hebrew original text, Job's final statement after being addressed by God essentially means: (choose one option)
I give in and I will be consoled
55
Apocalyptic literature tends to address difficult time periods and emphasize God's role in human history.
true
56
What was the name of the king of Persia when they took over Babylon? a. Cyrus b. Nebuchadnezzar c. Darius d. Artaxerxes
a. Cyrus
57
Which of the following is NOT a trait of apocalyptic literature? a. Dreams & visions b. Important numbers c. Images of futuristic militaries d. Emphasis on judgement
c. Images of futuristic militaries
58
What event in the book of Exodus does Isaiah use to encourage the children of Israel after
they had been taken captive?
a. The deliverance of the 10 commandments
b. The 10 plagues
c. The worshipping of the golden calf
d. The journey out of Egypt
d. The journey out of Egypt
59
What was the capital of Judah?
a. Jerusalem
b. Samaria
c. Babylon
d. Galilee
a. Jerusalem
60
Chronologically, who was the Old Testament’s first prophet? a. Hosea b. Ezekiel c. Jeremiah d. Amos
d. Amos
61
Amos was from _____ and prophesied to _____.
. Judah… Israel
62
What was the name of Hosea’s wife?
Gomer
63
Who does Hosea symbolically represent in the story of his marriage?
a. Israel
b. Judah
c. The Lord
d. King David
c. the Lord
64
T or F: the book of Amos has an overarching theme of social justice.
True
65
The prophecies of First Isaiah (chs 1-39) center around the Syro-Ephraimite Crisis whether the people will trust in the LORD or in military alliances.
True
False
true
66
In the book of Proverbs, Wisdom is often personified as: (Choose ONE response that best fits).
a Father who takes care of all who heed him.
A young Man vulnerable to being misled.
A Woman who calls out and invites people to hear her.
A young Woman who needs guidance.
A Woman who calls out and invites people to hear her.
67
proverbs is
Pragmatic (traditional) wisdom
68
Job and Ecclesiastes are
Speculative wisdom
69
Even though the sages provide education for a full and good life in Proverbs, they do not provide an explanation for all of life's challenges.
True
False
true
70
Through its explorations of vanity and the meaning of life, Ecclesiastes observes the firm truth of this idea:
life's meaning is easily found
the predictability of life
the freedom of God
humanity is able to control and manage life
the freedom of God
71
According to the best re-translation (in the bible Odyssey video) of the Hebrew original text, Job's final statement after being addressed by God essentially means: (choose one option)
Only the unrighteous suffer.
I give in, and I will be consoled.
I wish I had never been born.
I despise myself, and I repent.
I give in, and I will be consoled.
72
From the perspective of the Hebrew wisdom tradition, all human knowledge and wisdom ultimately come from YHWH.
True
False
true
73
According to ECS's analysis of Amos, the three reasons that destruction is coming to Israel on the Day of the Lord are: (choose all that apply)
corruption in the legal system
oppression of the poor
decadence in religious life
NOT
the king's hostility to Judah
for worshiping in Samaria
74
Both Isaiah and Jeremiah record the call narratives that describe how the Lord chose the person to be a prophet.
true
75
According to our lectures and the reading in ECS, there are important world empires that shape the history and faith life of the ancient Hebrews. Place in chronological order the imperial powers whose rise and fall are significant to the Biblical texts (from oldest to most recent).
Furthest
Assyrian Empire
Babylonian Empire
Persian Empire
Most recent
76
Characterizations of apocalypse
elaborate visions/dreams, symbols, numerology, angels, cosmic upheavals, emphasis on the end of time- including final judgment, resurrection, and eternal salvation.
77
Word comes from the Greek meaning "revelation"
apocalypse
78
Apocalyse
type of literature influenced by the prophetic tradition. Purports to reveal the future or the heavenly realm to interpret the readers' circumstances.
79
Examples of apocalyse
Examples are Daniel and Revelation.
80
Apocalyptic/Apocalypticism
Complex of ideas including ethical (good/ evil, existence of angels and demons), spatial (supernatural world, levels of heaven, eternal places for wicked and righteous), and temporal (end time perspective and events), dimensions. Tends to see reality in terms of two ages: present evil age, and the age to come. The transition to the age to come happens by God's intervention, including resurrection from the dead, judgement for the wicked and vindication of the righteous.
81
Book of the Twelve
Twelve minor prophets- arranged chronologically- Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi.
82
Book of Isaiah
Included in the latter prophets. Book originated in 3 stages.
83
Prophet
messenger from a deity who speaks on behalf of the deity.
84
Prophets Aka Nevi'im
one of the major divisons in the Hebrew Bible. Consist of Joshua, Judges, Samuel, Kings, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and the book of the Twelve.
85
Antiochuis IV Epiphanes or Epiphanes
means "god manifest"- he forced Hellenism (Greek culture) on the Jewish people and desecrated the Jewish temple, which promoted the Maccabees revolt. They see the book of Daniel as a reflection of Jewish persecution under his rule.
86
The main features of Jewish apocalyptic are: (choose all that apply)
angels and demons
eschatology (study of last things, end times)
numerology
Dreams, visions, and auditions (audible voices/sounds)
87
Apocalyptic literature tends to address difficult time periods and emphasize God's role in human history.
true
88
What book in the Old Testament recounts the conquest of the Israelites into the land of Canaan?
Joshua
89
The land of Israel was divided into tribes?
12
90
According to the book of Judges, a judge was a —
a) a lawmaker
b) a priest
c)a strong military leader
d) a prophet
c)a strong military leader
91
The Deuteronomistic History contains which of the following books of the Bible?
a) Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel
b) Deuteronomy, Joshua, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, Isaiah
c) Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, 1 Kings, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, Jeremiah
d) Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 2 Samuel, Jeremiah
a) Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel
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4. Throughout the book of Judges, we see a Judges Cycle which includes what? (there may be multiple answers)
a) Israel cries out to Yahweh
b) The Israelites do evil in the sight of Yahweh
c) Yahweh raises up a deliverer, a judge
d) Israelites suffer oppression
e) Israelites make false idols
a), b), c), d), e)
93
"Then the Israelites did what was evil in the sight of the LORD and worshiped the Baals' and they abandoned the LORD, the God of their ancestors, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt...he gave them over to plunderers who plundered."
a) 1 Samuel
b) Joshua
c) Judges
d) 2 Kings
c) Judges
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12. The last Judge, Samuel, annointed the first of how many Kings during Israel's transition to monarchy?
a) four
b) one
c) three
d) two
d) two
Samuel anointed two kings during Israel’s transition to monarchy:
Saul – the first king of Israel
David – anointed by Samuel after Saul disobeyed God
95
13. David committed the following sins EXCEPT?
a) Adultery with Bathsheba
b) The murder of the previous king Saul
c) The Murder of Uriah, Bathsheba's Husband
d) Disobeying Yahweh's commandments
b) The murder of the previous king Saul
96
14. Samuel in a broader sense is seen as macro-parallel to what book?
a) Genesis
b) Exodus
c) Joshua
d) Leviticus
a) Genesis
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15. According to the Bible, a prophet is
a) a priest
b) a military leader
c) a messenger of God
d) a fortune teller
c) a messenger of God
98
16. The first king of Israel was?
a) Saul
b) David
c) Solomon
d) Samuel
a) Saul
99
"It happened, late on afternoon, when David rose from his couch and was walking about on the roof of the king's house, that he saw a woman bathing; the woman was very beautiful...this is Bathsheba daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite." (This passage comes from what book?)
a) 1 Kings
b) 2 Samuel
c) 1 Samuel
d) 2 Kings
b) 2 Samuel
100
23. "Then the LORD was angry with Solomon, because his heart had turned away from the LORD, the God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice, and had commanded him concerning this, that he should not follow other gods, but he did not observe what the LORD commanded." (This passage comes from what book?)
a) 2 Samuel
b) 2 Kings
c) 1 Samuel
d) 1 Kings
b) 2 Kings
101
The Former Prophets (Joshua, Judges, 1-2 Samuel, and 1-2 Kings) recount history from a theological perspective known as
Deuteronomistic
102
According to the BASB, the final form of the book of Joshua (the book as we now have it) came about during
the Babylonian Exile
103
In the book of Joshua, this woman protects the Israelite spies in Jericho and is rewarded for her loyalty.
Rahab
104
Together with archaeology, scholars have offered the following three models of how Israel settled the land EXCEPT:
A) Inter-tribal treaties
B) Conquest model – Israel took the land by military force
C) Peaceful infiltration model – Israel gradually moved into the land
D) Peasant revolt model – Israelites were indigenous Canaanites who revolted against city rulers
inter-tribal treaties
105
The procedure of kherem, or ban, is part of this ancient custom:
holy war
106
According to the BASB, the consistent narrative of the book of Judges focuses on this repetition:
Israel's "sin cycle"
107
What was the primary task of the Israelite judges?
to deliver the people from oppression
108
Which of the following is NOT part of the cycle of stories in Judges?
A) YHWH voids His covenant with Israel
B) The Israelites do evil in the sight of Yahweh
C) Israel suffers oppression from enemies
D) Israel cries out to Yahweh for help
YHWH voids his covenant with Israel
109
In the time of the judges, there was no monarchy (Israelite kings)?
true
110
The Deuteronomistic editors of Judges have shaped the narratives to illustrate these TWO theological themes:
- repentance is the means of renewing the covenant relationships
- the downward spiral of Israel's covenant infidelity
111
The following are characteristics of prophecy in ancient Israel EXCEPT:
A) Under the control of the monarchy
B) Inspired by God
C) Delivered messages of warning or hope
D) Often involved social or ethical critique
under control of the monarchy
112
Which of the following best describes the function of the ancient prophets?
messengers of God who interpret ancient Israel's present relationship with YHWH
113
The phenomenon of prophecy was unique in ancient Israel among the civilizations of Ancient Near East.
False
114
The concern or focus of Amos's prophetic ministry was the northern kingdom's
social injustice
115
What is the "day of the LORD" according to Amos?
a time in which YHWH will judge the nations, including Israel
116
Which of the following is NOT a religious reform implemented by Josiah in the Southern kingdom of Judah?
a) Centralizing worship in the Temple of Jerusalem
b) Destroying local high places and pagan idols
c) Reinstating the Passover festival
d) Dismissing of prophets
dismissal of prophets
117
The southern kingdom of Judah experienced the Exile at the hands of the
Babylonians
118
The book of Jeremiah has two distinct and different textual traditions: the _______ and the _______ texts:
- Greek
- Hebrew
119
A particular feature of the book of Jeremiah are a collection of the prophet's
lament prayers
120
Jeremiah's more hopeful oracles include the promise of
a new covenant
121
The fall of the southern kingdom Judah and the subsequent exile greatly impacted Judaism in the following ways EXCEPT:
A) An openness to other religious traditions
B) The strengthening of Torah-centered identity
C) The development of synagogue worship
D) The rise of prophetic reflection and interpretation
an openness to other religious traditions
122
Which of the following is the scholarly consensus concerning the book of Isaiah
The book of Isaiah contains a variety of prophecies from different time periods.
123
An interesting feature of Isaiah 40-66 is the presence of four songs that are about
the Servant of YHWH
124
1. According to the BASB, the name of Isaiah, which means _______, announces the theme of the book.
a) God is with us
b) Salvation is from YHWH
c) The Lord is my shepherd
d) The Mighty One delivers
b) Salvation is from YHWH
125
2. What is the primary feature of Hebrew poetry?
a) Rhyming
b) Acrostics
c) Parallelism
d) Meter
c) Parallelism
126
Which of the following is NOT one of three major types of parallelism of Hebrew poetry?
a) Synonymous
b) Antithetic
c) Synthetic
d) Dialogical
d) Dialogical
127
hat type of Hebrew parallelism is found in Psalm 19:1: "The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork."
a) Synonymous
b) Antithetic
c) Synthetic
d) Chiasmus
a) Synonymous
128
The book of Psalms is arranged in how many books?
a) Three
b) Five
c) Seven
d) Ten
b) Five
129
If a psalm had the superscription "of David," that means that David was the author of that psalm.
a) True
b) False
b) False
130
This type of psalm reflects a crisis and petitions God for deliverance from this trouble and distress.
a) Praise
b) Lament
c) Thanksgiving
d) Wisdom
b) Lament
131
This type of psalm is a hymn that describes the various reasons God should be glorified.
a) Lament
b) Praise
c) Penitential
d) Royal
b) Praise
132
According to scholars, the sequence and arrangement of the psalms
a) Seems random and chaotic
b) Seems to be intentional and purposeful
c) Follows the order of kings in Israel
d) Is purely alphabetical
b) Seems to be intentional and purposeful
133
The original context of most of the psalms was
a) Private reflection and meditation
b) Israel’s and Judah’s worship of God
c) Royal coronations only
d) Prophetic messages
b) Israel’s and Judah’s worship of God
134
According to the AB, the term "psalm" means
a) Prayer
b) Song
c) Lament
d) Proclamation
b) Song
135
The Hebrew Bible/Old Testament understanding of wisdom includes the following EXCEPT:
a) Wisdom is practical
b) Wisdom is ethical
c) Wisdom is presented as a threat to faith
d) Wisdom is tied to life experience
c) Wisdom is presented as a threat to faith
136
The Hebrew Bible/Old Testament scriptures associate wisdom with this biblical figure:
a) Moses
b) Solomon
c) David
d) Elijah
b) Solomon
137
The Hebrew Bible/Old Testament includes these TWO types of Wisdom literature:
a) Poetic and historical
b) Speculative and pragmatic
c) Prophetic and narrative
d) Ritual and legal
b) Speculative and pragmatic
138
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of proverbs in the Bible?
a) Short and memorable
b) Grounded in the rituals of the temple
c) Moral or practical instruction
d) Based on observation of life
b) Grounded in the rituals of the temple
139
In the book of Proverbs, wisdom is personified as a
a) Man
b) Angel
c) Woman
d) Child
c) Woman
140
Ancient Israel is unique among Near Eastern cultures for its production of wisdom texts
a) True
b) False
b) False
141
Which of the following is NOT a literary form or part of the book of Job?
a) Dialogue between Job and his friends
b) Monologues of Job
c) Coded messages transported by angels
d) Hymns of praise
c) Coded messages transported by angels
142
Most interpreters find the key to the book of Job’s import or lesson in one of these TWO ways:
a) Disinterested righteousness/piety
b) Encounter with the divine in the midst of trouble
c) Literal interpretation of suffering
d) Job as a political allegory
a) Disinterested righteousness/piety
b) Encounter with the divine in the midst of trouble
143
In its canonical context, the book of Job has this relationship with the book of Proverbs:
a) Reinforces Proverb’s explanations of life
b) Serves as a corrective to Proverb’s overly simplistic explanation of life
c) Is unrelated to Proverbs
d) Replaces Proverbs entirely
b) Serves as a corrective to Proverb’s overly simplistic explanation of life
144
Stark differences between the prose/narrative and poetic sections of the book of Job strongly suggest that
a) Job was written by a single author in one sitting
b) Job is a composite work with a lengthy literary history
c) Job is entirely historical
d) Job is a prophecy about Israel
b) Job is a composite work with a lengthy literary history
145
What happened in 722?
a) Fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians
b) Fall of Northern Kingdom to Assyrian Empire
c) Beginning of the Babylonian Exile
d) Construction of Solomon’s Temple
b) Fall of Northern Kingdom to Assyrian Empire
146
What happened in 586?
a) Fall of Northern Kingdom to Assyria
b) Fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians
c) End of the United Monarchy
d) Rebuilding of the Temple
b) Fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians
147
When did Exile happen?
a) 722–586; Hosea and Amos
b) 586–538; Ezekiel, Isaiah 40–66
c) 1000–922; Saul, David, Solomon
d) 538–516; Ezra and Nehemiah
b) 586–538; Ezekiel, Isaiah 40–66
148
Who were the three kings in the period of the United Monarchy?
a) Saul, David, Solomon
b) David, Solomon, Rehoboam
c) Saul, Rehoboam, Jeroboam
d) David, Hezekiah, Josiah
a) Saul, David, Solomon
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