Term 3 Flashcards
Form Criticism
The genre of biblical texts, looks for the structure and language features
Narrative Criticism
The narrative of the story, main character, setting, plot, conflict
Socio-Historic Criticism
The context of the time, the intended audience, the author’s purpose
Source Criticism
The origins of the sources of the scripture
3 Stages of a Miracle
Problem
Action
Reaction
3 Stages of a Parable
Advent
Reversal
New Vision and Action
What are the traits of a Yahwist
God is anthropomorphised, plan for history, forgiving, God is referred to as Yahweh (Lord)
What are the traits of an Elohist
God is transcendent, Angels and nature, prophecy, God is referred to as Elohim (Lord God)
What are the traits of a Priestly?
Temple worship, levites and priests, groups and classes of Israel, Dry style, figures and lists, laws
What are the traits of Deuteronomist
Israel’s history in relation to God, God’s chosen people, Covenant, Emotional writing, Law and Morals
What are the books of the Pentateuch?
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
When did Yahwists begin writing?
In the peaceful times of King David and Solomon, by temple scribes
When did Elohists begin writing?
After the civil war, the northern kingdom began writing
When did Yahwists and Elohists become one?
When the Northern Kingdom was conquered by Assyrians
When did Deuteronomists begin writing?
In the time of King Joshua when the temple was being renovated
