REL 1310 – Exam 2 Study Guide

A set of vocabulary flashcards to aid in studying for Exam 2 in REL 1310.

United Monarchy

The period of Israel's history when Saul, David, and Solomon ruled.

Solomon

King known for building the Temple in Jerusalem.

The Schism

The division of Israel into the Northern Kingdom (Israel) and the Southern Kingdom (Judah).

Jeroboam

The first king of the Northern Kingdom; known for introducing golden calves.

Elijah and Elisha

Prophets in the Northern Kingdom, known for their significant roles in Israel's history.

Assyria

The empire that destroyed the Northern Kingdom of Israel in 722 BCE.

Rehoboam

King of Judah; his decisions led to the division of the kingdom.

Hezekiah

A good king of Judah known for his religious reforms.

Josiah

A king of Judah who implemented significant religious reforms and found the Book of the Law.

Babylonian Exile

A major turning point for Judah; occurred after the fall of Jerusalem in 587 BCE.

Scribes

Individuals who preserved texts and maintained Jewish identity during the Exile.

Prophet

A person who speaks on behalf of God.

Retributive justice

A belief that God rewards good and punishes evil.

Zion theology

A theological perspective emphasizing the importance of Jerusalem as God's chosen city.

Cyrus Cylinder

An artifact signaling the decree of Cyrus allowing exiled Jews to return to Jerusalem.

Psalms

A collection of hymns and prayers in the Hebrew Bible, divided into 5 books.

Parallelism

A literary device commonly found in Hebrew poetry, particularly in the Psalms.

Apocalyptic Literature

A genre of prophetic writings that includes visions and revelations about the end times.

Wisdom Literature

Biblical texts such as Proverbs and Ecclesiastes that explore themes of wisdom and suffering.

Key Dates

722 BCE for the fall of Israel and 587 BCE for the fall of Judah.