Old Testament Background Quiz Flashcards
Whom did Jews of Jesus’ time and Jesus himself think was the author of the Torah?
Moses
What are the five books of the Torah?
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
In what book is Abraham found?
Genesis
In what book is Moses found?
Exodus
In what books are Saul, David and Solomon found?
Samuel
What is in the book of Leviticus?
Contains list of rules and regulations; full of wisdom and instruction
Historical Writings books
David, Samson, Saul, Solomon, Joshua
Wisdom Writings Books
Psalms, Proverbs
Prophets Books
Ezekiel, Jeremiah, Isaiah, Daniel
What is the book of Joshua about?
God fulfills his promises to Joshua by leading them to the Promised Land
Name the 7 Books if Wisdom Literature?
Jobs, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Psalms, Wisdom, Ecclesiasticus
Who are three major prophets?
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Daniel
Name 5 minor prophets
Amos, Jonah, Haggai, Hosea, Joel
What is the Old Testament about?
Relationship and Love (defying human logic)
- covenant
- law
- struggle
What is sin and how does it work?
Sin is messy.
- sin is not a thing, it is a situation
- disorder, confusing, complicated
What is salvation?
Salvus= “safe”
-Promised Land
True safety= spiritual, eternal, heaven, Kingdom of God
When was the destruction of the North Temple?
722 BC
Assyrians
When was the destruction of the southern temple?
587 BC
Babylonians
Year of Abraham
1800 BC
Year of Moses
1400 BC
What is the Book of Job about?
-Bad things happen to good people
Who is the first king of Israel?
Saul
Who is David’s son?
Solomon
What is the last book of the Old Testament?
Malachi
