Old Testament Study Guide Unit 6 Flashcards

Flashcards covering vocabulary from the Old Testament Study Guide, Unit 6.

Ecclesiasticus

Another name for the book of Sirach

Wisdom of Sirach

Provides background for the teachings of Jesus

Value of wisdom

According to Ecclesiastes, wisdom helps one live a meaningful life, but it cannot prevent death or give ultimate answers.

Poetry

Literary form used the most in the books of Wisdom

King David

Most Psalms attributed to

According to sages, how did one achieve happiness?

By living a virtuous life in harmony with God’s will.

King Solomon

Credited with most of the Wisdom books

The book of wisdom

Probably the most recent Old Testament book

The word “Qoheleth” means

Teacher or preacher

Proverbs

Collection of practical wisdom

Sophia

The Greek word for Wisdom

Define Technical Skill

Something well in craft or field

Goal of sages

To teach how to live a good wise life

Sages

Wise teachers known as

Song of Songs

A collection of love poems, perhaps wedding songs

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How many Psalms are there in the Bible?

Psalter

A collection or book of psalms used for worship

What does the word Psalms mean in Hebrew?

Praises

Praise Psalm

A psalm that gives glory and praise to God for who he is

Thanksgiving Psalm

A psalm that gives thanks to God for specific blessings or deliverance

Lament Psalm

A psalm that expresses sorrow, complaint, or a plea for help

Royal Psalm

A psalm focused on the king, often highlighting God's covenant

Wisdom Psalm

A psalm that teaches a moral or spiritual lesson

Ultimate message of the Book of Job

Faith in God is not based on material. Blessings, suffering can be mysterious, but God’s wisdom is greater than human understanding.

The answer God gives to Job

God, remains job of his power and wisdom, and that humans cannot fully grasp his ways