BIB 111 - Dr. Jones - Exam 3 Reading Questions

What does the name "Deuteronomy" mean, and from which verse in the book is the name likely derived?

Second Law - Deut 17:18

What are Moses's three roles in the book?

Prophet, Covenant-renewal mediator, teacher of statutes and ordinances

Where (geographically) does Moses give this "last will and testament?"

The Plains of Moab

What is the central theme of Deuteronomy?

Covenant Renewal

During whose reign was a Torah scroll (that was possibly a portion of Deuteronomy) found in the temple?

King Josiah

What event in Judean history during the 8 th and 7 th centuries B.C.E. likely shaped the theme of covenant renewal in Deuteronomy?

Judah's Vassalage to Assyria

How do Hubbard and Dearman believe we should characterize the role of biblical writers?

Those who passed along and shaped materials that they inherited

Where in Deuteronomy may another version of the Decalogue be found (in addition to the one in Exod 20)?

Deut 5:6-21

What are the two different motivations for Sabbath-keeping in Exod 20:11 and Deut 5:15?

Exodus - God rested on the 7th day

Deut - remember the Exodus

What is the name often given to Deut 6:4?

Shema

What is the core of the book of Deuteronomy, that presents another covenant code, in addition tothose found in Exod 21-23, Lev 1-7, 17, and Num 28-29?

Deuteronomic Code

What ancient Near Eastern text has close parallels to the curses listed in Deut 28?

Treaty texts given to vassals of Esashaddon

Who is recognized as Moses's successor?

Joshua

Where and how often was the book of Deuteronomy supposed to be read out loud to the people?

Every 7 years at the Festival of Booths

Where was the scroll of Deuteronomy supposed to be stored?

Near the Ark

How many "Historical Books" are there?

12

What are the two divisions of Historical Books, according to Hubbard and Dearman?

The preexilic and postexilic

What is the Babylonian exile?

The 60 year period Judah spent in Babylon

What are the three distinct periods in Israel's history, according to Hubbard and Dearman?

Preexilic (1200-587)

Exile (587-538)

Postexilic (538-332)

Why is the book of Ruth located amongst the "Writings" in the Hebrew Bible?

Both Proverbs and Ruth "praise a worthy woman" with the same hebrew phrase.

How do Hubbard and Dearman define a historical book?

Narrative book that recounts people and events from a specific time and place

What do they mean when they encourage readers to speak of the Historical Books as "history innarrative form?"

Not see history and fiction as opposites

What are the six "Early Prophets?"

Joshua, Judges, 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings

Rather than circulating individually, Hubbard and Dearman suggest that books like Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings were incorporated into what larger historical work?

Deuteronomistic History

What does the word Deuteronomic/Deuteronomistic in the title of this corpus illustrate about its contents?

The strong influence of Deuteronomy and Moses's theology on how Israelite conduct affects history

What is Israel's biggest mistake, according to the Deuteronomistic History (DH)?

Breaking the Covenant

What is the name of a group of letters that mention encroachments by outsiders and disputes by powerful Canaanite kings, dating to ca. 1400 B.C.E.?

Amarna Letters

Which nation's presence in Canaan was greatly reduced or completely absent by 1200 B.C.E.?

Egypt

What is the purpose of the sole speech by Yahweh in the book of Joshua?

Establish Joshua

Which important Canaanite character in the book of Joshua is listed as the mother of Boaz in Matthew 1:5?

Rahab

What event in the book of Joshua illustrates that God regards his people not as a collection of individuals but as a corporate entity?

Failed attack on Ai

What are the three interpretations of the sun standing still in Josh 12-14 that Hubbard and Dearman recount?

Refraction of light that prolonged daylight

Ceased shining

Joshua sought for an omen

Which prominent city in the book of Joshua is considered by historians to be one of the world's oldesttowns (ca. 8000 B.C.E.)?

Jericho

What is one of the book's main themes that is illustrated by Joshua 13-19?

The fulfillment of Abrahamic Promises

What is a city of refuge?

Protects accused murders from revenge by grieving relatives until a proper trial can take place

What is the function of Joshua's final speeches?

To prepare the Israelites for the future

What is a "judge" in the book of Judges, according to Hubbard and Dearman?

Spirit empowered military heroes

Who is the named successor to Joshua in the book of Joshua?

No one

What term do Hubbard and Dearman prefer for the judges, instead of "judge"?

The Heroes

What leaves the tribes especially vulnerable to foreign invasions?

Lack of central leadership

How do Hubbard and Dearman describe the differences in perspective between Joshua and Judges?

Joshua - "big picture"

Judges - "on the ground"

Who are the four "primary Heroes" in the book of Judges?

Deborah, Gideon, Jepthah, Samson

What motif is illustrated both by the Jael and Sisera narrative in Judg 4 and by the narrative ofAbimelech's death by a millstone in Judg 9?

Special shame of a man being killed by a woman

How do Hubbard and Dearman define a "Nazirite"?

Israelite who is consecrated or separated

Who are two examples of Nazirites in the Old Testament?

Samson and Samuel

In which tribe and city is a Levite concubine raped, abused, and killed?

Benjamin

According to the compilers of the book of Judges, what figure is needed "to clean up the mess"?

King

What is the primary setting for the book of Ruth (i.e., where does it take place, primarily)?

Bethlehem

What country is Ruth from?

Moab

The repetition of two key words serve to knit the book's themes together. What are the two" withouts" that Hubbard and Dearman mention?

Family and Food

What are the three tragedies that have struck the family of four at the beginning of the book?

Famine, Death of Husband, Death of Sons/Husbands

What does Ruth do to her Moabite ties?

Cuts them all off

How do Hubbard and Dearman define a "Guardian-Redeemer"?

Close kin who is obligated to assist family in difficulty

What status does Ruth find herself in that ancient Near Eastern laws typically provided for and protected?

resident Aliens

What part of the city often functioned as a public courtroom in ancient Israel and Judah?

City Gate

What is the book's theological teaching, according to Hubbard and Dearman?

God primarily works through human actions

Who bridges the eras of Heroes and kings?

Samuel

Who are the three main characters in the books of Samuel?

Samuel, Saul, David

Which are the two prior documents that many scholars think were incorporated into the books ofSamuel (and where are they found in Samuel)?

Ark Narrative (1 Sam 4-6, 2 Sam 6)

Court History of David (2 Sam 6-20)

What are the three threats at the outset of the book of 1 Samuel?

Corrupt Priesthood

Philistines

Inconsistent loyalty to Yahweh

Which two victory songs bracket the books of 1-2 Samuel thematically?

Hannah's and David's

According to Hubbard and Dearman, what were Samuel's three roles as a righteous leader?

Hero, prophet-priest, Judge

What Christian hymn refers to the raising of a victory stone named "Ebenezer" by Samuel nearMizpah?

Come thou fount of every blessing

What does Saul fail to do against the Amalekites that results in the kingdom being taken from him?

Completely destroy them

What does the noun mashiach mean?

The Lord's anointed

What does the verb mashach mean?

to anoint

What Greek and English words are used to translate the word mashiach?

christos, Messiah

What pushes Saul's paranoia over the edge?

Increasing Philistine Threat

According to Hubbard and Dearman, what is the theme of 1 Samuel?

Yahweh's sovereignty over kings

In what city is David anointed as king of Judah?

Hebron

Who is the leader of Saul's army?

Abner

Who is Saul's son who rules over Israel after his death?

Ishbosheth

Which two kings preside over the united kingdom?

David and Solomon

What are the names of the two countries of the divided kingdom?

Israel and Judah

What are the two main post-ascension actions of David?

Capture of Zion and Expulsion of Philistines

Where was the ark kept before it was moved to Jerusalem?

Kiriath-jearim

What is the main word in the Davidic covenant in 2 Samuel that has various meanings throughout the text?

bagit

What is the ancient metaphor for god-king relationships?

father-son relationship

What special theological role does each Davidic king fulfill?

earthly, personal representative of King Yahweh

Who is Jonathan's crippled son who David takes into his household?

Mephibosheth

What is the name of a (partial) victory inscription, probably written by Hazael, that contains the earliest extra-biblical reference to the name "David" as a founder of a Judahite dynasty?

Tal Dan Stele

According to the Jewish tradition, what is "prophetic" about the Former Prophets in Joshua-Kings?

Prophetic perspective in presentation of Israel's History with God

What term is used in the book of Ben Sira (Sir 49:10) in reference to the Minor Prophets?

"Book of Twelve"

What book is placed canonically in the Christian Prophets but the Jewish Writings (Ketuvim)?

Daniel

What is the definition of the Greek word for prophet (prophetes)?

Someone who speaks on behalf of another

What Hebrew word is typically translated as "prophet" in the Old Testament?

navi

What two other words does the Old Testament use for prophets?

"Man of God" and "Seer"

How do anthropologists and sociologists often describe the role of a prophet?

Intermediary between the divine and human worlds

Who is the earliest person called a prophet in the Old Testament?

Abraham

Who is depicted as a paradigmatic prophet in Deuteronomy 18 and 34?

Moses

Which two figures in Exodus and Judges are depicted as prophetesses?

Deborah and Miriam

When do frequent references to the prophets begin?

with the rise of the monarchy

What are the two new "tones" emphasized by the post-exilic prophets?

Less harsh language of Judgment

more symbolic and broader eschatological language

What is the typical genre of prophetic speaking and writing?

Poetry

What two things are the prophets' symbolic actions designed to do?

Dramatic embodiments of their message

Pursuade observers of the truth of their message

What is the name of Jeremiah's scribe?

Baruch

What are the three fundamental questions that the pre-exilic prophets answer?

How does one explain the demise of the two kingdoms theologically?

What instruction can a later community take from current life and piety?

What do they portray about the future?

Even while prophetic books may convey historically accurate information, they are shaped forcertain purposes. What are those purposes?

proclamation and teaching

What is diachronic analysis?

seeking to understand the stages of development through the historical process

What is a synchronic approach?

taking the book as a whole and investigating the shape of its presentation for readers