Faith And Religion Unit 1 Test Flashcards
(23 cards)
How many books and additions are in the Deuterocanonical/Apocryphal books?
7 books, 2 additions
Who was married to Orpah?
Chilion
When does Exodus begin?
1250 BCE
When do the Israelites come to the promised land?
About 1200 BCE
What was the festival of Shavuot about?
Waiting for the savior
When did Abraham move his family to Canaan?
About 1800 BCE
What is the first book of Hebrew scripture?
Genesis: Beginning
What religion is credited with the introduction of monotheism?
Judaism
Which monotheistic religions are based upon Judaism?
Christianity and Islam
Who was Abraham’s wife?
Sarah
Who was Ruth married to?
Mahlon
When was Joseph born to Jacob?
About 1750 BCE
How many divisions of Christianity are there?
150+
What are the 5 books of the Torah?
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Deuteronomy, Numbers
What are 3 of the Ten Commandments?
- Thou shall not value another god above God.
- Thou shall not steal.
- Thou shall not kill.
Who was the mother of Ishmael?
Hagar (maidservant)
What is the name of Sarah and Abraham’s son?
Isaac
What are some of the gifts of God?
- The Ten Commandments of Sinai-Mosaic law
- The Promised Land
- Interaction with Israelites/Jews
Bible notation
Book-chapter-verse
Joel 1:2
What are some things God has done to save people throughout history?
- Created the world and humankind
- Abraham’s three promises:
- Family will become great nation
- All families on earth will be blessed through him
- Descendants will be more numerous than the stars
What are un-named characters in the Bible?
Either Angels or unsavory people
Where do Hagar and Ishmael go after Abraham kicks them out?
Egypt
When was Jesus Christ born?
About 6 CE
