Book Indentification Flashcards
(41 cards)
The book of the beginnings
Genesis
The Hebrew title of the book is beresit
Genesis
Contains the stories of the Patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
Genesis
Divided into ten sections, each beginning with the Hebrew word toledot meaning “generations account” (ESV) or “written account” (NIV)
Genesis
Account of the Noahic flood
Genesis
Ends with the house of Jacob in Egypt
Genesis
The account of the life of Joseph
Genesis
The account of the creation
Genesis
The title of the book means “departure”
Exodus
The Hebrew title for the book is we’elleh semot (“these are the names”)
Exodus
Contains the revealing of the covenant name Yahweh to Moses
Exodus
Instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle and the making of the priestly vestments
Exodus
Beings with Israel as slaves after the death of Joseph
Exodus
Ends with the construction of the tabernacle, signifying Yahweh’s continues presence among the people of Israel
Exodus
Contains the three major components of Israelite faith: its central event, Israel’s central obligations within the covenant, and the key elements of its worship
Exodus
The account of the golden calf
Exodus
The account of the plagues on Egypt and the crossing of the Red Sea
Exodus
The first account of the giving of the Ten Words or Ten Commandments at Sinai
Exodus
Hebrew title is wayiggara (“and he called”)
Leviticus
Detailed instructions concerning the sacrificial system
Leviticus
The central concept of the book is the holiness of God
Leviticus
This book describes how the unholy nation of Israel can approach Yahweh through the way he has
provided and how Israel may maintain a sanctified presence before him.
Leviticus
The OT’s most complete instructions regarding cleanness and uncleanness appear here
Leviticus
Instructions concerning the Day of Atonement appear in this book
Leviticus