Unit 2 Religion Summative

What part of the Hebrew Scriptures does Genesis belong to?

Pentateuch/Torah

How many books are in the Pentateuch?

5 books

During which century was Genesis written?

6th century

What historical event impacted the Jews during the century when Genesis was composed?

The Babylonian Exile

How does Jewish understanding of God's role differ from that of the Babylonians?

Jews believe in one God who brings order and is good, while Babylonians were polytheistic and viewed gods as war-like and chaotic.

What is the term for belief in one God?

Monotheism

What is the term for belief in multiple gods?

Polytheism

What are the two sources of oral tradition in the Genesis creation stories?

Priestly & Yahwist

What term describes the ancient Hebrews' understanding of the universe?

Cosmology

What literary style characterizes the first creation story in Genesis?

Hymn-like

Two Examples of language in Genesis that reflects this understanding of the universe.

Dome and Basin

What is the key characteristic of this literary style in the Bible?

Repetition

What is the literary style of the second creation story?

Folk Tale

What is one Key characteristic of his literary style in the Bible?

Anthropomorphic characters/everything happens in three

1. What term do we use to describe God in the second creation story when God created human beings like a potter shaping clay?

Anthropomorphism

What term refers to the first sin of human beings who disobeyed Gods will?

Original Sin

What is a theological truth about God in the creation stories?

God created from nothing (ex nihilo), God is creator, God is good, God loves us (agape love); we are created in the image of God (imago dei).

What is agape love?

Agape love is universal, unconditional love

What is the meaning of ex nihilo?

God creating from nothing

What is the meaning of imago dei?

Imago dei means humans created in Gods image

What steps does God take to create humans in the second creation story and what does that teach us about the attributes of God?

God creates Adam from the ground in his image and breathes life into him. He creates Eve from Adam’s rib later. This teaches us that God creates all and also that we are created in the image of God.

How does the Hebrew word for helper give us insight into what the Bible means when women are called a helper?

Woman is a support who helps man achieve his destiny and provides strength. The Hebrew does not suggest that women are subservient in this role. Man and woman are partners.