Short Answers

Question 0

Elijah

Answer 0

1. ) from the northern kingdom
2. ) the showdown focused on fire
3. ) ran away to mt. Sinai after winning the showdown
4. ) prophet under king ahab
5. ) stresses god is universal in power
6. ) had a public showdown against Baal
7. ) god tended, spoke to him on mt. Sinai
8. ) most memorable prophet
9. ) worked many miracles
10. ) fought powers of evil
11. ) angered jezebel with priest deaths

Question 1

Ezekiel

Answer 1

1. ) was a priest
2. ) used “mortal” over 100 times
3. ) said that salvation begins with total obliteration
4. ) interested in temple liturgy
5. ) 1st to go outside of Palestine
6. ) ‘father’ of Judaism
7. ) theme of absolute majesty of god
8. ) uses allegories of eagle, cedar, and pot
9. ) used refrains

Question 2

Jeremiah

Answer 2

1. ) theme of justice
2. ) spent time in exile
3. ) used acrostics
4. ) is a priest
5. ) condemns oppressions of orphans, widows
6. ) uses objects (potter, clay) to teach
7. ) reluctant to be a prophet
8. ) remained faithful
9. ) Lamentations attributed to him

Question 3

Just War Conditions:

Just War

Answer 3

waged only to confront a ‘real, or certain danger’, protect innocent

Question 4

Just War Conditions:

Competent Authority

Answer 4

declared only by those responsible for public order

Question 5

Just War Conditions:

Comparative Justice

Answer 5

no ‘absolute justice’….rights, values justify loss of life

Question 6

Just War Conditions:

Right Intention

Answer 6

pursuit of peace, reconciliation; avoid unnecessary destruction

Question 7

Just War Conditions:

Last Resort

Answer 7

All peaceful alternatives have been exhausted

Question 8

Just War Conditions:

Probability of Success

Answer 8

intended results are likely to be achieved

Question 9

Just War Conditions:

Proportionality

Answer 9

Damage, costs proportionate to good expected

Question 10

Yahwist Tradition 950 BC

Answer 10

1. ) speaks directly to humans
2. ) full of national pride, unity
3. ) god referred to as Yahweh
4. ) uses anthropomorphism
5. ) written during a United Kingdom

Question 11

Elohist Tradition 850 BC

Answer 11

1. ) written during a divided kingdom
2. ) created in the northern kingdom
3. ) god referred to as Elohim
4. ) god talks directly to humans through angels, messengers
5. ) god is to be loved, feared
6. ) focused on northern heroes

Question 12

deuteronomic Tradition 650 BC

Answer 12

1. ) concerned with covenant with god
2. ) updates laws of Moses
3. ) book of Deuteronomy
4. ) long sentences
5. ) success depends on obeying laws

Question 13

Priestly Tradition 520 BC

Answer 13

1. ) authors are priests
2. ) unifies people with laws
3. ) emphasizes priestly rituals, ceremonies
4. ) to purify, revive religious concepts, practices
5. ) written after the Babylonian exile

Question 14

King David 1000-961 BC

Answer 14

1. ) was a shepherd
2. ) soothed King Saul with music
3. ) conquered philistines, Moabites, Syria
4. ) known for his strength and courage
5. ) known for his ability to play the harp
6. ) became the kings’ armor bearer
7. ) seen as a threat by Saul
8. ) was close friends with Jonathan
9. ) married Saul’s daughter, Michal
10. ) brought the Ark into Jerusalem
11. ) Jerusalem was re-named after him
12. ) anointed king at age 37
13. ) committed adultery, murder
14. ) killed Goliath
15. ) wanted to build a ‘house’ for The Lord, but Nathan said “no”

Question 15

OT Sections:

Torah, Pentateuch

Answer 15

books of the Law of God

Question 16

OT Sections:

Historical Books

Answer 16

Jewish history from conquest of Canaan to Maccabees

Question 17

OT Sections:

Wisdom Books

Answer 17

Poetry about religion and love, collections of wise sayings and the Book of Job

Question 18

OT Sections:

Prophetic Books

Answer 18

The visions, sermons of a group of Jewish reformers

Question 19

Zechariah’s Visions:

1) vision of riders

Answer 19

1. ) sinful nations prospering

2. ) promises judgment on prospering nations

Question 20

Zechariah’s Visions:

2) visions of horns

Answer 20

1. ) nations that overpowered Israel

2. ) oppressors will pay for their sinfulness

Question 21

Zechariah’s Visions:

3) vision of measuring line

Answer 21

1. ) rebuild Jerusalem

2. ) god is protective wall

Question 22

Zechariah’s Visions:

4) vision of heavenly court

Answer 22

1. ) earliest reference to satan
2. ) filthy clothes removed
3. ) satan’s accusations
4. ) Joshua as high priest

Question 23

Zechariah’s Visions:

5) vision of lamp stand

Answer 23

1. ) infinite supply of oil

2. ) infinite care of god

Question 24

Zechariah's Visions: 6) visions of flying scroll

Answer 24

1. ) represents god's curse | 2. ) no one is exempt from punishment

Question 25

Zechariah's Visions: 7) visions of basket

Answer 25

1. ) angel puts woman back in basket 2. ) god removes sin from society 3. ) represents all wickedness 4. ) returns basket to Babylon

Question 26

Zechariah's Visions: 8) visions of 4 horses, chariots

Answer 26

1. ) patrol the world for evil 2. ) Judah will rise again 3. ) world is at rest

Question 27

King Solomon 961-922 BC

Answer 27

1. ) consolidated forces 2. ) drove out dissidents 3. ) collected taxes for building projects 4. ) ordered the execution of his stepbrother 5. ) prayed for understanding, discernment 6. ) wrote the book of Wisdom, Proverbs 7. ) established a prosperous import/export business 8. ) modernized the military with horses, chariots 9. ) was visited by the Queen of Sheba 10. ) son rehoboam succeeded him to the throne 11. ) worshipped other gods 12. ) son of David and Bathsheba 13. ) 700 wives, 300 concubines 14. ) built the first temple 15. ) established administrative districts