OT Survey Midterm Exam Study Guide

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key terms, historical figures, geographic locations, and theological concepts for Prof Cook's OT Survey Midterm Exam.

Tanakh

The Hebrew Bible, examined in contrast and comparison with the Protestant Old Testament regarding book divisions and content.

Protestant Old Testament

The collection of Old Testament books evaluated alongside the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh) to compare content and order of books.

Transcendence vs. Continuity

The conceptual contrast distinguishing the Old Testament worldview from the prevailing worldview of the Ancient Near East.

Ancient Near Eastern Covenant

A binding treaty or pact format from the Ancient Near East that illuminates redemptive history and God's relationship with humanity.

Suzerain/Vassal Treaty

A formal Ancient Near Eastern treaty between a superior ruler and subject whose standard pattern God intentionally breaks in Genesis 15.

Genesis 15

The biblical chapter where God breaks the standard pattern of a suzerain/vassal treaty to establish His covenant.

Genesis 1-2

The creation account chapters defining how humanity is viewed in comparison and contrast with the rest of creation, as well as God's purpose for humanity.

Exodus 3

The biblical chapter documenting the life-changing encounter that transformed Moses so he could serve as God's deliverer.

Moses

The Old Testament deliverer whose early life in Egypt both prepared him for leadership and caused identity confusion prior to his call in Exodus 3.

Adam and Eve

The first key biblical individuals identified in the study guide within the narrative of creation and redemptive history.

Cain and Abel

The biblical figures following Adam and Eve identified for study regarding key historical facts in Genesis.

Noah

A key Old Testament figure associated with early covenant history and redemptive history.

Abraham

A foundational patriarch through whom God cut a covenant in Genesis 15 to advance redemptive history.

Isaac

A key patriarch identified in the study guide within the lineage of the Old Testament covenant promises.

Jacob

One of the foundational patriarchs listed for study in the transmission of God's redemptive work.

Joseph

A major biblical figure in Genesis whose life illustrates God's sovereignty and preservation of His people in Egypt.

Mt. Sinai

A key geographic landmark where major covenant events occurred and after which the Israelite camp was organized into a specific traveling layout.

Kadesh

An important geographic location noted alongside Mt. Sinai and the Steppes of Moab for pivotal events in Exodus and Numbers.

Steppes of Moab

The geographic staging area highlighted alongside Mt. Sinai and Kadesh for events at the close of the wilderness journey in Numbers.

Mesopotamia

One of the three major Ancient Near Eastern geographic regions required for map identification, alongside Egypt and Palestine/Canaan.

Palestine/Canaan

A principal geographic region identified on the map where major events across Genesis, Exodus, and Numbers occur.

Egypt

A major geographic empire and region featuring prominently in the lives of the patriarchs, Moses, and the events of the Exodus.

Layout of the Israelite Camp

The significant spatial order and arrangement of the tribes around the sanctuary as they traveled after departing Mt. Sinai.

Tabernacle

The portable wilderness sanctuary of Israel whose specific structural design and furniture carry theological significance.

Book of Numbers

An Old Testament book defined by a specific structural arrangement and supported by two key archaeological discoveries.

Classification of the Psalms

The distinct genres and categorical types used to define and differentiate the various psalms.