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the law

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Torah

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the Prophets

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Nevi’im

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The Writings

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Kethuvim

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____ is sometimes used to refer to the writings

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Psalms

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The early church fathers sometimes refer to the Writings with the Greek term “______” which means “ ______ ______”.

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hagiographa; sacred writings

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books of the Writings are not easily…

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classified

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Writings: basically a collection of books that…

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do not git into the category of “law” or “prophets”

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the basic divisions of the Writings from the Jewish perspective:

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  1. Three Books of Truth

2. the 5 scrolls `

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three books of truth

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Job, Psalms, Proverbs

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the 5 scrolls

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Song of Solomon, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes, Esther

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when were the Three Books of Truth and the 5 Scrolls read?

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during Jewish Feasts

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Ezra-Nehimiah: 2 ____ compositions that were _______ in Hebrew manuscript, but _____ again by the early church.

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separate; combined; separated

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Chronicles: originally ____ book…

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1; first divide by the translators of the Septuagint

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what are the books of wisdom?

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Job-Song of Solomon

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Wisdom Lit: little concern with _____, _____, or ____.

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history, chronology, or place

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Wisdom lit: emphasis on the established _____ or ____ code of conduct

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moral or social

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Wisdom lit: concern over the question of ____ and ____ in the world

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good and evil

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Wisdom lit: glorification of God as ____ and ___ of all true knowledge

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creator and source

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Wisdom lit is written mostly in

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poetry

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two basic genres of wisdom lit in the OT

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  1. practical wisdom (most common)

2. philosophical wisdom

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this genre consists of wise sayings of proverbs which encourage good habits which brings success, happiness, and safety

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practical wisdom

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Proverbs is an example of ____ wisdom

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practica;

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this genre is speculative, even pessimistic. It asks questions that may not be very comforting

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Philosophical wisdom

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examples of philosophical wisdom

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Job + Ecclesiastes

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Job: when was it written
OLD; unknown date
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Job: who wrote it
anonymous, but an Israelite
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Job was not an ____, he was ____.
Israelite, Arabic
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Job appears in the Quran as...
a prophet of Allah
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Job: the structure of the book
1. prologue (Prose) 2. main body (poetry) 3. epilogue (prose)
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Job: what genre of literature
1. history 2. extended parable 3. ancient drama/play 4. WHATEVER THE GENRE, IT IS TRUE
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Job's 3 friends give
expected advice
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____ gives Job more unique advice
Elihu
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Theodicy
the issue of God's justice in the face of suffering, especially the suffering of the innocent.
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theodicy: answer of other stories
human sin is the cause of suffering (you get what you deserve)
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generally, Good, godly living leads to a ___ life
good
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Elihu's contribution: suffering may be ____ rather than ____.
preventative; punitive (punishment)
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Human's lack the ___ to figure out the reasons for suffering
wisdom
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Christianity focuses more the ____ to suffering, rather than the ____ of suffering
response; explanation
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proverbs: author
a group of people with wisdom, with Solomon as the primary contributor
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proverbs: date
around 10th century BC
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proverbs: a book of ___ wisdom, intended to help people live a ___ and ____ life.
practical; good and happy
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proverbs: if read as ____ _____ or as _____...
absolute truth or as prediction of future, we are misusing the book
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some proverbs ______ other proverbs
contradict
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a proverb is not a proverb unless...
it is used wisely (CONTEXT/SITUATION MATTERS)
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Song of Solomon: author
traditional view: solomon
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perhaps Song of Solomon is an allegory of the relationship between...
God and Israel Christ and church Christ and individual
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Song of Solomon is probably:
love poetry between humans
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basic style of Song of Solomon
lover talks beloved talks occasionally -friends talk
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____, within appropriate parameters, is ___.
sex, good
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Song of Solomon: surprising how expressive the ____/____ is. the beloved is an active _____ in ___ and ____ pleasure.
beloved/woman; giving and reciving
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Chronicles: author
Ezra
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chronicles: daye
after the exile
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chronicles: division
by the translators of the LXX
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Chronicles: author made us of many written sources (both biblical and extra biblical) so much of the book is retelling stories, especially from ____ and ____.
Samuel and Kings
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after the exile, the question was whether or not God as still ...
interested in Israel
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Chronicles emphasizes
1. continuity with the past 2. Law/Prophets is more central than the role of the king 3. there is hope for the future 4. positive view of David/Solomon
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Ecclesiastes was probably written by
Solomon at the end of his life
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Ecclesiastes: the author's title is _____, which means _______. AND, the style of language suggests a time _____ Solomon.
Qoheleth, teacher; after
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Ecclesiastes: the author is looking _____ and ...
back, reflecting on what he has learned
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Ecclesiastes is a book of ____ wisdom
philosophical
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is Ecclesiastes optimistic or pessimistic?
pessimistic
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key words/phrases in Ecclesiastes
1. under the sun: human perspective 2. hevel: vapor/mist or vanity/meaningless 3. chasing after the wind
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summary of Ecclesiastes: all the "extras" are ______. "extras"=?
meaningless; respect/strength/prestige/etc
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conclusion of Ecclesiastes
God will bring judgement for all that is good and evil
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why is the date of Daniel so important?
1. Daniel predicts the future 2. some do not believe there is a God who knows the future (excuse: Daniel was written after the events prophesied)
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author of Ruth
unknown: it is one of the 5 scrolls
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date of ruth
time of the judges
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why is Ruth placed after proverbs in the Hebrew tradition?
Ruth is an example of the noble woman described at the end of proverbs
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Ruth has more ____ than any other book (nearly ___ of the book)
dialogue, 2/3
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Naomi is ____, but through the ___ of Ruth and Boaz and the ____, she becomes ___.
empty, kindness, Lord, full
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Elimelek: my ___ is king
God
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Naomi:
pleasant one
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Mara:
bitter
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Mahlon:
sick
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Kilion
weakening
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ruth:
friend
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Boaz:
strength in Him
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Ruth's nationality:
moabite (ancestors of the Moabiteas)
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Ruth's lineage
she is in the lineage of King David
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levirate marriage
the next of kin is obligated to provide for widows
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kinsman redeemer or _____
Goel; next of kin (protects/provides for the fam)
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God is ____ of those ____ the circle
accepting; outside
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notice the ____ in the genealogy of Jesus.
women
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Esther: author
anonymous
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Esther: date
around 460 BC
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why didn't Mordecai ____, and why did it make Hamaan so mad?
bow; the agates (Hamaan) attacked the Israelites right after they left Egypt
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Esther provides the rationale for the feast and celebration of _____, which means _____.
purim, lots
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___ is not mentioned in Esther
God
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through history, many tried to make the book more ______. the best example is the efforts of the Septuagint. in the LXX, the book of Esther has over _____ additional _____. these include lengthy _____, repeated references to _____, and statements about ____ keeping God's _____.
spiritual; 100; verses; prayers; God; Esther; commandments

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