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What were the promises, threats/obstacles of the Abraham covenant?
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What are the potential purposes of the Joseph narrative?
- -Shows us that he is a great example of faith
- -Gives us the idea that through Joseph God will preserve Israel
- -Universal purpose, without Joseph God will continue to work toward universal restoration
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What does "Yahweh" mean?
"I Am who I Am"; God's personal name
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What was the role of Moses, the purpose of the plagues; the hardening of Pharaoh's heart?
- -intermediary/representative
- -God will be known by all as "Yahweh"
- -God hardened Pharaoh's heart so that He could show His full power
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What is the Decalogue?
the 10 Commandments
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What is the purpose of the Decalogue?
to start new/renewed relationship between Israelite's and God
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What are Apodictic laws?
- absolute/general (ie. "You shall"/"You shall not" form)
- 10 commandments take this form
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What are Casuistic/case laws?
- Specific cases ("If...then..." form)
- Code of Hammurabi (Harambe lol) takes this form
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What is the meaning of "tabernacle"?
the "dwelling of God; symbol of God's presence
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What are the dates and routes of the Exodus?
- Early date: Mid 1400's BC (likely because 1 Kings 6:1 compares dates of Israelite's leaving Egypt and Solomon's reign)
- Late date: Mid 1200's BC (likely because Moab and Edom were unoccupied at this time, but the Israelites went around)
- Northern route
- Middle route
- Southern route (believed most likely)
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What is the date of the Iron age?
1200-586 BC
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What is Anachronism?
means "error in time" (sometimes referring to a thing that seems to be out of place in time or from a different era)
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What is the meaning of JEDP?
- JEDP - literary source used to compile the pentateuch
- J - Yahwehist (when God is referred to as "Yahweh")
- E - Elohist (when God is referred to as "Elohim")
- D - Deuteronomist (Deuteronomy)
- P - Priestly (religious matters)
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What is the literary character of Leviticus and Deuteronomy?
Law (sorry that's vague)
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*What is the purpose of the Burnt Offering sacrifice?
* atonement sacrifice, "offering of ascent"
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*What is the purpose of the Cereal Offering sacrifice?
*originally a "gift", carried expiating sense (probably were less expensive burnt offering for the poor)
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*What is the purpose of the Guilt Offering sacrifice?
*devoted to restitution and reparation, generally dealt with profanation of sacred items and violations of sinful nature
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*What is the purpose of the Sin Offering sacrifice?
*purification for offenses against God
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*What is the purpose of the Peace Offering sacrifice?
*celebrative, often on feast days
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What is the relationship between sacrifice and holiness?
- Sacrifice is the making of something sacred or holy.
- It is something brought to the alter.
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