Old Testament Formation Flashcards

Flashcards on Old Testament Formation lecture notes, covering topics from the Pentateuch to the Former Prophets, key texts, and the formation of the Old Testament canon.

Pentateuch

The first five books of the Old Testament: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

Former Prophets

The historical books of the Old Testament: Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings.

Scripture

Inspired texts, where the Old Testament is viewed as divinely inspired.

Divine Providence

God's intervention in the world through ordinary means.

Word-Act Revelation

God's redemptive acts interpreted through His word, with God as the interpreter.

Canon

A standard or authority, referring to the authoritative books of the Bible.

Qaneh/Kanon

Hebrew and Greek terms, respectively, originally meaning 'reed' or 'measuring stick.'

LXX

The first translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek.

Aramaic Targums

Aramaic translations of the Hebrew Bible that provide contemporary meaning of the text.

Syriac Peshitta

A Syriac translation of the Bible that aimed to be close to the Hebrew text.

Vulgate

The Latin translation of the Bible.

Masoretic Text

The traditional Hebrew text of the Old Testament, preserved by Jewish scholars and scribes.

Apocrypha/Deuterocanonical

Books considered second to scripture but still canonical by some.

Pseudepigrapha

A collection of texts that are related to the Bible but of questionable origin.

Fertile Crescent

The region of the ancient Near East known for its fertile land and connection of Africa, Europe, and Asia.

Mesopotamia

Greek for 'between two rivers,' referring to the region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.

Syro-Palestine

The region located at the northern bend of the Euphrates river, serving as a bridge between civilizations.

Via Maris

The Way of the Sea, an ancient international highway that begins in Egypt and extends into Mesopotamia and Asia.

Kings Highway

An ancient international highway that begins in the Red Sea and connects with the Via Maris in Egypt.

Primeval Era

Genesis 1-11, covering creation, fall, cursing for sin, and the promise of an offspring.

Patriarchal Period

Genesis 12-50, focusing on Abraham and God's covenant with him.

Monarchy and Division of Israel

A period where leadership transitioned from a 12 tribe system to a monarchy which eventually divided.