REL1310 Exam Review on The Latter Prophets and Ancient Israelite History

A series of vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts from the lecture on the Latter Prophets and Ancient Israelite History.

Pentateuch

The first five books of the Bible, detailing the origin stories of the world and Israel.

Former Prophets

Books narrating the life of Israel after entering Canaan, including Joshua and the history of judges and kings.

Latter Prophets

Prophetic figures from the divided kingdoms of Judah and Israel, whose messages were documented in the books from Isaiah to Malachi.

Exile

The period when the people of YHWH experienced displacement and loss of identity due to Babylonian conquest.

Davidic Covenant

The promise that lineage from King David's line will maintain a kingdom on the throne and bless all nations through Israel.

Identity Crisis

A sense of disorientation and confusion experienced by the Israelites after the Babylonian conquest due to loss of king, temple, and governance.

Jonah

A prophet whose story illustrates God's compassion even towards Israel's enemies, specifically the people of Nineveh.

Ruth

A Moabite woman who showed loyalty to her Israelite mother-in-law, bringing her into the lineage of David and Jesus.

Translation Principles

Methods adopted by translators that affect how biblical texts are rendered in different translations.

Comparative Translation

The practice of examining different Bible translations to identify significant differences in wording and meaning.