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Old Testament Final
Exodus, Balaam, Jericho, Judges, Ruth, Samuel and Saul, David, Jerusalem, Solomon, Prophets, Nebudchadnezzar, Kings of Judah, Israel, Assyria, the Dispersion, and the Nazis
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Religious Studies
9th Grade
05/04/2009

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Term
Mosaic Law, Laws of Moses, and the Law
Definition
the three names for the collection of laws
Term
Book of Leviticus
Definition
landbook of worship, many authors
Term
Purpose of Leviticus
Definition
How can Israel survive as a people believing in one God while living in a foreign culture?
Term
Sabbath Year
Definition
every 7 years, the land rests
Term
Jubilee Year
Definition
every 50. forgives debts, set prisoners free, restored the land, and made things right
Term
Holiness Code
Definition
3 kinds of laws: relationships, rituals for worship, daily matters
Term
Moral Teachings of Leviticus
Definition

 

  • Take care of those with less
  • Take care of those with physical challenges
  • love your neighbor as yourself

 

Term
blood
Definition
symbolizes life itself
Term
altar
Definition
symbolizes the presence of God
Term
Yom Kippur/ Day of Atonement
Definition

war fought by Jews (Hebrews). 

 

offering:

incense

blood of bull

blood of goat

Term
contrition
Definition
confession-being sorry
Term
confession
Definition
offering up your sins
Term
penance
Definition
confession-done to be forgiven
Term
Book of Numbers
Definition
recounts another version of the story of Moses. Describes them being in the wilderness
Term
Miriam
Definition

Moses' sister who is punished with leprosy after she becomes jealous of Moses.

 

Sings canticle after the exile

Term
Aaron
Definition

brother of Moses.

 

descendants become priests

 

is jealous of Moses and thinks he should be equal to him

Term
Korah, Dathan, Abiram
Definition

rebel against Moses. 

 

God destroys these three men and their followers

Term
Levites
Definition
the priests of the Israelites
Term
Moses
Definition

the leader of the Israelites out of Egypt. 

 

receives the 10 Commandments

 

sees God

Term
The Scouts
Definition

these men are sent out to explore Canaan

 

return after 40 days

Term
Caleb and Joshua
Definition
the two scouts who encourage the people to come to the promised land
Term
Canaan
Definition

the promised land. 

 

the land of milk and honey

Term
milk and honey
Definition
Canaan is the land of ______________
Term
Kadesh
Definition

Miriam dies here. 

 

water famine

 

water came from rock

Term
quail and manna
Definition
sent by God as food for the roaming Israelites
Term
striking the rock twice
Definition
Moses did this which prevented him from entering Canaan
Term
Book of Deuteronomy
Definition

the final book of the Pentateuch 

 

themes is Love the Law and Keep It

Term
Mezuzah
Definition
contains copy of Shema on doorpost
Term
Shema
Definition
the central prayer of Jewish life
Term
Phylacteries
Definition

2 small square leather boxes that are strapped to a person's forehead.  

 

contains Shema

Term
Love the Law and Keep It
Definition
the theme of Deuteronomy
Term
The Great Commandment
Definition
Love the Lord with all your heart, mind, and soul. Tell this to all.
Term
Moses' First Sermon
Definition

reviews the journey from Sinai to Moab. Moses begs God to let him accompany the people to Canaan

 

blames the people's disobedience rather than his own fault

 

 

Term
Heroes are Still Human
Definition
the lesson of Deuteronomy
Term
Nun
Definition
the father of Joshua
Term
Moses' Second Sermon
Definition

commandments are repeated

 

Sabbath allows slaves to rest

 

Honoring one's parents is the condition on which long life and prosperity depend

 

#10 does not define a wife as a man's property

Term
Levirate Law
Definition
a widow has the right to marry her husband's brother in order to bear a child who can carry on the name of the late husband and inherit his goods
Term
Moses' Third Sermon
Definition

Teaches that covenant extends to more adults

 

Moses climbs up the mountain to take a final look at Canaan and blesses the tribes of Israel

 

Moses dies and is buried in Moab

 

Joshua becomes Israel's successor

Term
Moab
Definition
Moses is buried here
Term
Song of Moses
Definition
retells the story of the covenant
Term
Joshua
Definition
military genius and leader of the Israelites after Moses
Term
Book of Joshua
Definition
tells the story of the Israelites settling in Canaan and the fall of Jericho
Term
Message of Joshua
Definition
keep the Law and God will be with you
Term
1250 B.C.
Definition
the Book of Joshua takes place during this time.
Term
Rahab
Definition
prostitute woman in Jericho who helps the Israelite spies
Term
Crossing the Jordan
Definition

water ceases to flow

one man from each tribe carries a stone to build a memorial

Term
Gilgal
Definition
the first settlement in the promised land where the memorial is built
Term
harlet
Definition
a prostitute
Term
City of Palms
Definition
another name for Jericho
Term
Jericho
Definition
enormous city in Canaan which is seized by the Israelites and Joshua
Term
Siege of Jericho
Definition

6 days- then on the 7th day, walls tumble

 

city is sacked

 

the Ban is placed on it

 

 

Term
the Ban
Definition
law requiring that Israel does not steal from any city the sack
Term
sapping
Definition
tunnel under the walls and waken from below
Term
Ai
Definition
Israel is defeated here because an Israelite broke the Ban
Term
Achan
Definition
this Israelite breaks the Ban and is executed 
Term
Gibeonites
Definition
this group of people tricked Joshua into making a treaty to keep them safe
Term
Twelve (12)
Definition
a symbolic number for Israel and later for Christians
Term
sanctuary
Definition
a city of refuge
Term
Shechem 
Definition

becomes a religious center for Israelite tribes. 

 

Joshua renews the covenant here

Term
Balak
Definition
this man was the king of the Moabites who feared Israel would conquer his country
Term
Balaam
Definition
this man was a soothsayer who was summoned by Balak. When he speaks, only blessings for Israel come out
Term
Balaam's Donkey
Definition
when the angel of the Lord appears to this animal's owner. she hides. her owner beats her. The angel of the Lord appears again and asks the owner why he beat her. The owner of this animal realizes he has sinned.
Term
the Prophecy of the Lord
Definition

Balaam: "I see him though not now;

I behold him though not near;

A star shall advance from Jacob;

and a staff shall rise from Isrel.

Term
Othniel, Ehud, Deborah, Gideon, Jephthah, and Samson
Definition
these were the names of the six major judges
Term
Book of Judges
Definition

this book has nothing to do with legal matters. 

tells how God brings a hero to save Israel when it is unfaithful and overwhelmed by enemies

Term
idolatry
Definition
the practice of worshipping false gods or idols
Term
polytheism
Definition
the belief in many gods
Term
polygamy
Definition
having more than one wife
Term
monotheism
Definition
the belief in one God
Term
monogamy
Definition
having only one wife
Term
Deuteronomists
Definition
this group of people were the authors of the Book of Judges
Term
Cycle of the Judges
Definition
sin--punishment--repentance--deliverance
Term
Othniel
Definition

Caleb's nephew. 

 

rules for 40 years

 

defeats Kibng Aram Neharaim

Term
King Aram Neharaim
Definition
this king was defeated by Othniel the Judge
Term
Ehud
Definition

left handed

 

stabs King Eglon of Moab

 

rules for 80 years, tribe of Benjamin

Term
left hand
Definition
this was the hand preference of Ehud and was considered to be sinister
Term
sinister
Definition
evil
Term
King Eglon
Definition
this king was the king of Moab. He was described as fat and was stabbed by Ehud the Judge. 
Term
Deborah
Definition
this woman was a judge and a prophet. Her general was Barak
Term
Barak
Definition
the army general of the Israelites during the time of Deborah. He lead an army against Sisera
Term
Jabin
Definition
the evil king of the Canaanites whose general was Sisera
Term
Sisera
Definition
this man was the Canaanite army general under King Jabin. He is stabbed with a peg by his best friend's wife
Term
Jael
Definition
wife of Sisera's best friend who stabbed a peg through Sisera's head
Term
Gideon
Definition
this judge was from the time of Manasseh. He was oppressed by the Midianites. He destroyed the altar of Baal and led an attack on the Philistines. 
Term
Abimelech
Definition
son of Gideon who destroys his family
Term
Jerubbaal
Definition
this nickname for Gideon meant "Let Baal contend against them"
Term
Baal
Definition
the cow-god worshipped by the unfaithful Israelites
Term
Jephthah
Definition
this judge sacrifices his own daughter because of a pact he made with God. This is a reminder that human sacrifice is forbidden
Term
Samson
Definition
this judge was a Nazarite. He was known for being bad with women. he marries a Philistine, kills a lion, and has some hair problems
Term
Delilah
Definition
this Philistine woman pretends to be in love with the Judge, Samson. She tricks him into telling her the secrets of his strength. 
Term
Nazarite
Definition
a person consecrated to God from birth
Term
Naomi
Definition
the mother of Mahlon and Chillion who helps Ruth and Orpah.
Term
Mahlon
Definition
this man was married to the Moabite Orpah
Term
Chillion
Definition
this man was married to the Moabite, Ruth. He is the son of Naomi
Term
Orpah
Definition
a Moabite woman who returns to Moab when Mahlon dies
Term
Ruth
Definition
this Moabite woman had two husbands, Chillion and Boaz. She remained with Naomi, her mother-in-law, after Chillion died
Term
Boaz
Definition
the second husband of Ruth who allows her to glean in his field before eventually marrying her
Term
Obed
Definition
the father of Jesse and the son of Ruth and Boaz
Term
The First Book of Samuel
Definition
this book tells the story of Saul
Term
The Second Book of Samuel
Definition
this book tells the story of the rise of David
Term
Hannah
Definition
this woman was barren until Eli the priest blessed her with a son whom she named Samuel
Term
Eli the Priest
Definition
a priest who has two sons. Their bad actions cause Eli's family line to be doomed forever
Term
Hophni and Phineas
Definition
these men were the two sons of Eli and caused his family line to be doomed
Term
Samuel
Definition
this man and prophet was the son of Hannah who was offered to God as a Nazarite. He was the annointer of kings.
Term
Philistines
Definition
this group of people were Israel's fiercest enemies during the time of Samuel and the Judges.
Term
King Saul
Definition
this extremely tall Benjaminite king was a poor farm worker who was annointed by Samuel.
Term
King David
Definition
this shepherd king was born to Jesse. He defeats Goliath. Rules. Has may wives and concubines. 
Term
theocracy
Definition
a nation ruled by God
Term
monarchy
Definition
ruled by a single head of state. Often a hereditary office
Term
dynasty
Definition
a line of rulers who were often from some family or group
Term
Ishbaal
Definition
this man was Saul's eldest son who was king over the northern tribes of Israel
Term
Abner
Definition
this man was Saul's army general who betrayed Ishbaal because of the growing popularity of David
Term
Michal
Definition
this woman was Saul's daughter whom he gave to David. She is often embarrassed by David and they eventually break apart
Term
Jonathon
Definition
this man was one of Saul's sons and David's best friend who is killed in battle
Term
David's 2 Greatest Achievements
Definition

  1. ending the Philistine threat
  2. unifying the Israelite tribes

Term
Jerusalem
Definition

the political and religious capital of Israel

 

  • central location
  • neutral
  • no tribe had claimed it

Term
Meribaal
Definition

this man was Jonathon's son to whom David restored inheritance and offered royal protection

 

betrayed David

Term
Uzzah
Definition
this man was struck down while carrying the ark of the covenant because he touched it because he thought it was going to tip
Term
ark of the covenant
Definition
box in which the 10 commandments are held
Term
Marriage of David and Michal
Definition
this marriage was nothing more than a political convenience 
Term
Bathsheba
Definition
David met this woman while she was bathing on her roof. She is unfaithful to her husband Uriah because she sleeps with David and bears his son
Term
Uriah
Definition
this man was the husband of Bathsheba. He is betrayed by her and sent into battle on the front lines by David to die.
Term
Joab
Definition
this man was David's army general who performed tasks including the murder of Uriah
Term
Nathan 
Definition
this prophet helped David recognize his sin of killing Uriah
Term
Solomon 
Definition
the second son of David and Bathsheba who asks for wisdom for which he uses for political, religious, and country matters
Term
Amnon
Definition
this was David's first-born son who raped David's daughter Tamar and left her
Term
Tamar
Definition
this woman was David's daughter who was raped by her brother Amnon
Term
Absalom
Definition
this man was one of David's son who tried to take the throne, kills Amnon, and performs many other treacherous deeds
Term
Absalom's Tomb
Definition
people come today to throw rocks at this because of the man who performed many treacherous deeds
Term
Adonijah
Definition
this man was next in line for the throne. His stepmother reminds David that he promised the throne to Solomon. This man is angered
Term
the Temple
Definition
this worship ground housed the ark of the covenant and was built by Solomon
Term
olive, fir, cedar, palm
Definition
these woods were used in building the Temple
Term
bronze, gold, stone, and ivory
Definition
these other goods were used in building the Temple(4)
Term
Three (3)
Definition
The Temple held _____ chambers
Term
Holy of Holies
Definition
the sanctuary is called this
Term
Elijah
Definition
this non-writing prophet performed many miracles. He was carried off to heaven in a chariot of fire. The Jews believe he will return to announce the coming of the Messiah
Term
Elisha
Definition
this non-writing prophet succeeds Elijah. He raises a boy from the dead, creates a stew, multiplies loaves, and cures a leapor
Term
Jezebel
Definition
this treacherous woman was the wife of Ahab who was killed by unics and left for dogs
Term
King Ahab
Definition
this man was the treacherous king of the north (Israel) who was married to Jezebel
Term
Amos
Definition
This writing prophet was a shepherd in Tokoa who criticized people on worship and called Sumarian women fat cows
Term
fat cows
Definition
Amos called Sumarian women this
Term
Hosea
Definition
this man was a minor writing prophet who followed God and married Gomer
Term
Gomer
Definition
the unfaithful wife of Hosea
Term
Jezreel
Definition
this boy was the son of Hosea whose name means shameful butcher
Term
Lo-ruhama
Definition
this boy was the son of Hosea whose name means not pitied
Term
Lo-ammi
Definition
this boy was the son of Hosea whose name means not my people
Term
dreams, the Law, and events of history
Definition
these were the three ways God spoke to the prophets
Term
social justice
Definition
practice by which society and government procedures follow a standard of righteousness and fair treatment
Term
exile
Definition
to be banished from home or homeland
Term
First Isaiah 
Definition
this man was the greatest writing prophet. He condemns greed and injustice of Jerusalem's leaders. Promises Messiah. 
Term
Book of Isaiah
Definition
this books theme is "disaster, but hope"
Term
Angel of God
Definition
strikes down Assyrian soldiers outside of the Temple
Term
First Isaiah's Vision
Definition
this was a vision of God in the Temple. Lips purified with hot coal to be worthy to speak for God
Term
eros
Definition
this refers to marriage love
Term
philia
Definition
this refers to family love
Term
agape
Definition
this refers to Christian love
Term
Michah
Definition
this minor writing prophet was a poor man before the exile who condemned those who oppress others.
Term
Messiah Prophecy
Definition
Michah has this prophecy in which Bethlehem will be Jesus' birthplace
Term
King Hezekiak
Definition
this reformer king was the father of Manasseh
Term
King Manasseh
Definition
this king was the evil son of Hezekiak who drenched Jerusalem in blood
Term
King Josiah
Definition
this reformer king repaired the Temple, renewed the covenant, and reclaimed Israel
Term
Assyria
Definition
this country fights for its life far away during the reign of Josiah
Term
King Johoiakim
Definition
this king was the evil son of Josiah who was a puppet of Egypt and undid all of Josiah's reforms
Term
Zephaniah
Definition
this minor writing prophet predicts the day of the Lord and the remnant
Term
the day of the Lord
Definition
a time of judgement for Judah and its enemies
Term
remnant
Definition
a new kind of "chosen" from whom God will build the new Israel
Term
the humble and the lowly
Definition
these people will become God's remnant
Term
Nahum
Definition
this minor writing prophet predicts the fall of Nineveh
Term
Nineveh
Definition
the capital of Assyria
Term
Habakkuk
Definition
this minor writing prophet asks why God doesn't respond all of the time
Term
Jeremiah
Definition
this major writing prophet was accused of blasphemy and felt that God had betrayed him
Term
King Zedekiah
Definition
this king attempted to escape but was caught and blinded
Term
hearts of stone
Definition
these will become hearts of flesh
Term
Book of Lamentations
Definition
these were 5 hymns of grief for the fallen Jerusalem
Term
Book of Baruch
Definition
this book reminded the Exiles to remain faithful to God
Term
Ezekiel
Definition
this major and dramatic writing prophet was often considered out of his mind because of his elaborate schemes to get the Israelites to believe
Term
Ezekiel's Call
Definition
in this call, God appears in a chariot with four winged creatures: lion, ox, eagle, and a man
Term
Ezekiel's Vision
Definition
in this vision, a voice tells this prophet to eat a scroll so he can speak the message of God
Term
King Hammurabi
Definition
this Babylonian king gave Babylon its first taste of fame
Term
Babylon
Definition
this country withstood sieges and sackings and had rich cultural and religious traditions
Term
Gilgamesh Epic
Definition
this was one of Babylon's extensive literature books
Term
Hanging Gardens
Definition
one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World created by the Babylonians
Term
Babylonian Talmud
Definition
most influential Jewish writing other than the Bible
Term
Nebudchadnezzar
Definition
the Chaldean army general who destroyed Jerusalem
Term
Second Isaiah
Definition
this major writing prophet was in Babylon near the end of the exile. His message is the joyous return to Jerusalem
Term
Book of Consolation
Definition
this is the unofficial name for the second part of the Book of Isaiah
Term
Cyrus of Persia
Definition
this Persian leader defeated Babylon. He was the instrument of God's blessings. 
Term
suffering servant
Definition
this was an innocent man who suffered greatly to save others from sin
Term
griffin
Definition
this was a winged supernatural animal. A statue of this is at the palace of Persepolis
Term
Persepolis
Definition
this was a Persian palace which housed a griffin
Term
Marduk
Definition
this was a chief Babylonian god who tempted the Israelites during the Exile
Term
Songs of the Suffering Servant
Definition
these songs are sang during Good Friday liturgies
Term
Prophecy of the Suffering Servant
Definition
Christians interpret this prophecy being fulfilled through Jesus Christ
Term
pogroms
Definition
mob attacks on Jews during the Diaspora
Term
Diaspora
Definition
this was the name for the dispersion of the Jews
Term
Jews of the Dispersion
Definition
these Jews were forced to leave Israel
Term
Alexandria, Egypt
Definition
a cultural and literary hub of the Near Eastern World
Term
Septuagint
Definition
the Greek translation of the Old Testament
Term
synagogue
Definition
a place of worship away from the Temple
Term
Shoah
Definition
the Jewish name for the holocaust
Term
Saint Paul
Definition
the saint gained many converts with his teaching that salvation depended on Jesus, not following the Law
Term
Nazis
Definition
this group of German soldiers killed six million Jews during World War II
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