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Which terms refer to the first five books of the
old Testament
TorahPentateuchLaw TERM 2
If Moses had authorized the Pentateuch, who
would be the primary audience of his
writings?
DEFINITION 2 future audiences of Israelites in the Promised Land TERM 3
What is the traditionally older date of the
exodus event?
DEFINITION 3 1446 TERM 4
What does it mean to interpret a text "in
context" or "out of context"?
DEFINITION 4 Literary contextsensitivity to literary features (genre, style, structure)sensitivity to historical and cultural background TERM 5
How does the book of Genesis largely divide?
DEFINITION 5 Beginnings of the world and then the rest
According to class notes what is the "toledot
formula" of Genesis?
"These are the generations of" TERM 7
Why would a monotheistic creation narrative
be important for the people already living in
the land of Israel (Canaan)?
DEFINITION 7 tempted to worship caananite GodsThey need to know only Yahweh can provide for their needsRelates to geography of the world TERM 8
What is the basic stipulation (requirement) of
the Noahic Covenant?
DEFINITION 8 Respect image of God and humanity TERM 9
Where in the Bible do you find the beginning
(initiation) of the Abrahamic Covenant?
DEFINITION 9 Genesis 12 TERM 10
What are the promises contained in the
Abrahamic Covenant?
DEFINITION 10 land (15:18)seed (22:17)blessing (22:18)
