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Intro to Old Testament Context and Genesis
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Intro to Old Testament Context and Genesis
Intro to Old Testament Context and Genesis
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1
Question
Name the five major empires surrounding Israel.
Answer
Egyptians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Romans
2
Question
What event marks 722 BCE in Israel's history?
Answer
Fall of the Northern Kingdom to Assyria
3
Question
What event marks 586 BCE in Jerusalem's history?
Answer
Destruction of Jerusalem by Babylon
4
Question
What are the three ancient textual traditions mentioned?
Answer
Masoretic Text, Dead Sea Scrolls, Septuagint
5
Question
What is the Dead Sea Scrolls notable for?
Answer
Oldest known Hebrew texts from the 3rd century BCE
6
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What is the Septuagint?
Answer
Ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew text
7
Question
What are the two creation accounts in Genesis commonly called?
Answer
The First Creation Account (Genesis 1) and The Second Creation Account (Genesis 2-4)
8
Question
On which day is humanity created in Genesis 1, and how is humanity described?
Answer
Sixth day; humanity created as the image of God
9
Question
How is the creation in Genesis 1 thematically structured?
Answer
First three days form the structure; next three days fill the structure
10
Question
What is the implied temple metaphor in Genesis creation?
Answer
Creation as YHWH's temple with humanity as his image/idol
11
Question
What happens in Genesis 2-4’s Garden narrative?
Answer
God creates man and woman, sin enters via the serpent, expulsion from the garden
12
Question
In Genesis 4, what is the outcome of Cain and Abel's offerings?
Answer
Abel's offering accepted; Cain murders Abel
13
Question
What are the three essential elements of a covenant?
Answer
The parties, the promises/terms, the sign
14
Question
List the four OT covenants discussed and their signs.
Answer
Noahide: sign - rainbow; Abrahamic: sign - circumcision; Sinai: sign - Sabbath and Ark; Davidic: sign - none
15
Question
Who are the main characters in Enuma Elish summary provided?
Answer
Marduk and Tiamat
16
Question
What is a key difference between Genesis creation and Enuma Elish?
Answer
Genesis uses speech; humans created from dust, not blood
17
Question
What is the general purpose of the 'World behind the text' approach?
Answer
Historical context and archaeology inform interpretation
18
Question
What is the main aim of the 'World in front of the text' approach?
Answer
How reader experiences shape meaning
19
Question
Which two kingdoms existed after Israel split?
Answer
Israel (north) and Judah (south)
20
Question
Which capital city is associated with Jerusalem in both kingdoms?
Answer
Jerusalem
21
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What is the definition of a covenant as given?
Answer
A commitment between two parties with promises and a sign
22
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What is the sign of the Noahide covenant?
Answer
YHWH's bow in the sky
23
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What is the sign associated with the Sinai covenant?
Answer
The Sabbath and the Ark of the Covenant
24
Question
What is Genesis 1 described as a highly structured what?
Answer
A highly structured poem
25
Question
What animal or creature is key to the ANE Enuma Elish narrative's creation?
Answer
The dead body of Tiamat; blood of Qingu
26
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In the Enuma Elish comparison, how does Genesis portray creation's method?
Answer
Creation through speech, not violence
27
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What is the main difference between Genesis creation accounts and Enuma Elish?
Answer
Genesis: creation by speech; Enuma Elish: creation from a dead god's body
28
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In the ANE creation accounts, how is humanity created in Enuma Elish?
Answer
From the blood of Qingu to serve the gods
29
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What are the three essential elements of a covenant?
Answer
Parties, promises/terms, sign
30
Question
Who are the main parties and promise of the Noahide covenant?
Answer
YHWH and all creation; promise not to destroy the world by flood again