re week 4 - pentateuch term 2

pentateuch

means “five books.”

torah

The five books are also called the __ in Jewish tradition.

law

Torah is often translated “__,” but can also mean teaching or instruction.

pentateuch/torah

These books contain stories, laws, worship practices, and teaching.

genesis

(book) Creation, the beginnings of humanity, and the stories of Israel’s ancestors.

exodus

(book) Israel’s liberation from Egypt and its journey toward covenant at Sinai.

leviticus

(book) Instructions about worship, holiness, and community life.

numbers

(book) Israel’s wilderness journey and struggles.

deuteronomy

(book) Moses’ final teaching and a renewed call to faithfulness.

1-11

Genesis ___ explores creation, human beings, sin, and the spread of violence.

12-50

Genesis __ turns to the ancestors of Israel and their family stories.

genesis 1-11

The opening chapters address the human situation broadly, not only the history of one people.

genesis 1-11

They teach about God as Creator, the goodness of creation, human dignity, sin, and humanity’s need

for salvation.

genesis 1-11

These chapters move from the goodness of creation to the ways human choices can damage

relationships and communities.

genesis 12-50

the story narrows from humanity as a whole to particular families.

abraham

Through __, the

biblical story introduces God’s blessing into human history and begins the story of salvation.

covenant

is a committed relationship initiated by God. It includes promises and gifts, and it calls people

to respond with trust and faithfulness.

exodus

comes from Greek exodos, meaning “a way out” or “departure.”

a way out/departure

exodus comes from Greek exodos, meaning “___” or “__.”

exodus

is Israel’s liberation from slavery in Egypt and journey to Sinai, where God made a covenant

with the people.

leviticus

the narrative

transitions to God teaching them how to worship and live in a way fitting for that presence.

numbers

follows Israel from the wilderness of Sinai TOWARD the Promised Land, recounting the

people’s organization, their journey, rebellions and hardships, and preparations for entering and

SETTLING the land.

first census

Taken by Moses and Aaron in the wilderness of Sinai, in the

second year after the Israelites left Egypt (Numbers 1).

second census

Taken by Moses and Eleazar on the plains of Moab, near the Jordan and

opposite Jericho, after the wilderness years (Numbers 26).

deuteronomy

presents Moses addressing the Israelites on the plains of Moab, near the end of their

wilderness journey and BEFORE they ENTER the Promised Land.

deuteronomy

Its title is often understood as an “explanation” or “repetition” of the Law: Moses recalls and applies

God’s teaching for the generation that will settle in the land.