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Bible Studies
Undergraduate 1
09/23/2012

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Term
What are the names of the two methods of interpreting Scripture, and which of these interprets the Bible at face value?
Definition
Traditional View-take bible at face value
Modern View
Term
What is the name of the hypothesis proposed by Julius Wellhausen that the Pentateuch was written by different writers?
Definition
The documentary hypothesis
Term
The students should be familiar with 5 different limitations of archaeology
Definition
1) The problem of historical losses [Most sites are buried ruins, many have been destroyed through Natural causes or war.)
2. The problem of limited excavation-Securing permission to go into countries and look for these things.
3) The problem of nonwritten sources-broken pottery, when we dig we can find pieces, but we can't date it.
4)The Problem of Dating- Carbondating-it is not really liable
Paleogrpahy-comparative typology of handwriting
5) The problem of History- (Has it's own notecard.) lol
Term
The problem of History
Definition
1) Providence- with world conflicting with how Hebrews see God
2) Linearcorrology-calendar issue with Paegan cycle
3) Meaningfullness-Bible conveys important History
4) Hope-world head to material less society and spread time with God
Term
What were the primary and secondary languages of the Old Test?
Definition
p-Hebrew
s-Aramaic
Term
What are the three main sections of the Hebrew Bible?
Definition
1) The Law
2) The Prophets
3) Writings
Term
What are the four main sections of the English bible?
Definition
1) Pentateuch-1st 5 books of OT
2) Historical books-talks about creation (G,E,L)
3) Poetry and Wisdom-Solems, Proverbs, songs of solomen (Poetic in nature)
4) Prothetic Books
Term
The students will be required to know the order of the OT books and the category to which the books belong.
Definition
pg) 12 of notes
Term
What does the word "testament" mean?
Definition
Covenant of Will
Term
To what does the term "canon" refer?
Definition
Reed or measuring stick (Measuring standard for faith of practice)
Term
To what does the term "Pentateuch" refer?
Definition
Greek, 1st 5 books of Bible (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Dude.)
Term
What is the name of the Greek translation of the Hebrew OT?
Definition
Septuagint
Term
The student should be able to follow the progression of both the ancient versions and the English translation of the Bible.
Definition
1) Greek Septuagint
2) Latin Vulgate
3) Wycliffe Translation
4) Tyndle Translation
5) The Great Bible
6) The Bishop's Bible
7)The Geneva Bible
8) The King Jame's Version
9) American Standard Version (in 1901)
10) The Revised Standard Version
11) The New American Standard Version (2nd Revision)
12) NIV (New International Version)
13)New King James Version
14) New American Standard Bible
15) New Revised standard Version
16) ESV-English Standard Version
TNIV-Not gender specific
Term
What does the word Genesis mean?
Definition
1) Generation
2) Beginning
Term
The student will be asked to identify the views of creation.
Definition
Term
Gap Theory (aka Ol Gap Theory)
Definition
When you read 1:1 you have to insert a gap of Billion years. They believe in 1:2 was fall of Satan. Help with Dinosaur Age.

Adv.-1) Room for Geological ages
2) Since man was created after gap-it makes Him more recent
Disad-1) No support for this theory in Hebrew text.
2) There is no conformation from geology.

!!! 6 Days=Recreation (Main focus)
Term
Day-Age Theory (Aka Aged Day Theory)
Definition
Does accept age of Earth is 5-3 billion years old.
1 day would be many years. Day is not 24 hours.
ADV-1) Allows for age of the Earth. 2) Brings the order of events in Genesis together with geology
DISAD-1) Hebrew "YOM" means a literal 24 hour day
2) Animals would have been dead prior to the coming of man (impossible)
3) Physical death is a result of man's sin.
Term
The Intermittent Day Theory
Definition
Inbetween Day 1 + 2 was 500 million years, Inbetween Day 3 and 4 was 500 million years. Inbetween 5 + 6 was 500 million.
(All days 24 hr)
Adv-1) allows for age of the Earth. 2) Brings the order of events in Genesis together with Geology
Disad- 1) HEbrew "yom" means a literal 24 hour day.
2) Animals would have been dead prior to the coming of man. (Impossible!)
3) Physical death is a result of man's sin.
Term
Revelatory Day Theory (aka Sacred Week Theory or Pictorial Day Theory)
Definition
6 days of creation in Genesis 1 are not actual days of creation rather they are When God Revealed facts to Moses in a 24 hour day. Shows age of Universe. Remove creation from these days.
(Millions of years in a single day)
ADV-1) Reconciles 6 days of creation and removes chronilogical problems
2) Theory does not support sequencial order
DISAD-1) Highly speculative (shot in dark)
2) No scripture hat support this view
3) An attempt to merge science with scriptures
Term
The Mythopoeic Theory
Definition
Weakest Theory!!
COntends more of Genesis 1 is not literal.
Looks at parallelism
Means to "express religious belief poetically"
Advs. None. Disad-not taking it literal
Term
The Framework Theory
Definition
Looks at creation rehtorically in through literary structure. Looks at parallelism.
Adv. 1) allows for the text and scientific research
Disad. None
Term
Recent Creationism
Definition
Most popular theory
The Earth was created in a mature sates. It was created to be much older than it really is. God creates in a mature state. 24 hour creation
Adv-1) does provide justice to text
Disad-1) Very few scientist hold to this view (Through research and process it can't be cloned.)
Term
The student will be responsible for knowing what was created on each day of creation.
Definition
1st day- Light (Him) and separated light from the darkness [Night and Day]
2nd day-The Heavens (Air) and Fermement\atmosphere surround the Earth (Sky)
3rd-Water was separated from land and Earth covered with vegetation
Term
Fourth Day
Definition
The Luminaries-created to separate days and night.
1) Sun 2)Moon 3) Stars
Term
fifth day
Definition
Fish and birds (Creatures of the sea)
Term
The sixth day
Definition
Creation of land animals\men (Gd's ultimate creation that was very good)
Term
What is the meaning of the word "Sabbath"
Definition
To stop\cease
Term
The Garden of Eden
Definition
God created the Garden and put Adam in it. Sippur=River
Term
The creation of woman!
Definition
Took out a rib! One for One. NO SIN!
Term
What are five events in Genesis 3-11 that emphasize man's sin and rebellion, and God's mercy towards His creation?
Definition
1) Cain and Able- brother would kill his own (Heart of giving back to God)
2) Lameck- Polygomy (many wives)
3) Geneology- the offspring and death ( we were created to live creator)
4) The Flood
5) The tower of Babel
Term
In what ways did humankind change after the first sin?
Definition
1) Man lost original innocence
2) Their relationship with God was distorted. (Lost privilege of God's presence)
3) Adam and Eve knew good and evil (died spiritually)
4) Lost the peaceful, presence and paradise of Eden
5) The effects of the fall will carry onto future generations
Term
What were penalties of sin?
Definition
1) Serpent was to crawl on his belly and eat the dirt of the Earth
2) Woman forced to occupy a place of subordination to man and multitude pain in child birth.
3) Man condemned to suffering
Term
What was the method of enticement Satan took in approaching Eve?
Definition
1)He approached Eve in a normal]intriguing form.
2) He begin by twisting God's word.
3) Once persuaded-he flatly denied God's truth
4) He appeared to the person's pride\appeal.
Term
What does Scripture record about Cain and Able?
Definition
Term
Cain
Definition
1) Cain was a jealous person
2) He had an evil spirit
3) He was a farmer
Term
Abel
Definition
1) Generous
2) Was reverent in relationship with God.
3)He was a shepherd.
Term
What were the two types of sacrifices in the Old Testament?
Definition
1) BLOOD sacrifices
2) The offering of the "fruits" of the ground (a peace offering)
Term
Through whom did the chosen people of God come?
Definition
Line of Seth
Term
Theories of prolonged life?
Definition
Term
Tribal Theory
Definition
Does not relate to individual but his tribe
Term
The Measurement Theory
Definition
A Different way to count time (full moons)
Term
Sin's toll theory
Definition
The fertile soul begins to break down
Term
The protective layer theory
Definition
God took out protection layer
Term
Soul's fertility theory-
Definition
Soil's fertility broke down-vegetable were not as fertile.
Term
Man's original body began to yeilding slowing to the againg process
Definition
Term
What are arguments for a regional flood?
Definition
1)There is no geological evidence for a universal flood-rather it suggests a flood.
2) There was not enough water in atmosphere and ocean to flood the entire earth.
3) Combing fresh with salt water would kill marine life.
4) Since there is on other people groups at this time, Gd could wipe out the people in just that area.
Term
What are arguments for universal flood?
Definition
1) Depth of the flood (20 ft over highest mountain)
2) Duration of flood (371 days)
3) The geology of the flood (Water not just from rain)
4) The need for an Arc (Why not move people somewhere else)
Term
Where did Noah's ark come to rest?
Definition
Mount Ararat
Term
The students will need to know the eventual settlements of the sons of Noah.
Definition
1) Japheth- descendents settled over Europe and Asia
2) Ham- settled in Africa and Arabian Peresula
3) Shem- settled in fertile crescent (Includes Iraq, Iran, Palastine)
Term
What does the "patriarch" mean
Definition
Ruling Father
Term
What are the feature of the Hebrew people during the time of Abraham?
Definition
1) They were a nomatic people (lived in tents)
2) They were wealthy people
3) They seemed to be acquainted with the arts
4) They displated the finest traits of oriental culture. ( generosity)
5) Their government was simple because they had a patriacch.
Term
In what city did Abraham live when he is first mentioned?
Definition
Ur
Term
What were the features of the promise God gave Abraham?
Definition
1) God would make him a great Nation.
2) God would make him a great name
3) He would be a blessing to all nations
4) He would receive a land for all of his descendants
Term
The studnets neeeds to know the progression of Abraham's travels.
Definition
1) Starting in Ur
2) Haran
3) Shechem
4) Bethel
5) Eygpt
6) Back to Bethel
7) Hebron (settled)
Term
At Shechem
Definition
Green Valleys, water. We see him camp out and heads to next place
Term
At Bethel
Definition
Built a different alter and worshiped God.
Term
Down to Egypt
Definition
There was a servere famine so they come here. Cover flowing of Nile (Lied about sara)
Term
Back to Bethel
Definition
Lot is separated from abraham ( Let lot chose where they settled)
Term
Where did Abraham eventually establish his home?
Definition
At Hebron
Term
To what coutnry did Abram and Sarai flee when there was a "famine in the land"?
Definition
Eygpt
Term
With whom did Sarai suggest that abraham bear a chld, and what was the child's name?
Definition
Hagar, maid. Son-Ishmael
Term
What covenant did Jehovah enter into with Abraham?
Definition
That he would give land to Abraham's descendents
Term
What were the sign and seal f the covenant between Jehovah and Abraham?
Definition
The right of circumcision
Term
What does the name Sarah mean?
Definition
Princess
Term
From whom did Lot need to be rescued?
Definition
Chedorlaomer and 3 confederates (Kings)
Term
Who was the king of Salem who blessed Abraham after he defeated Chedorlaomer?
Definition
Melchizedek
Term
How old were Abraham and Sarah when Isaac was born?
Definition
100-A
91-S
Term
What was Abraham's ultimate test of faith.
Definition
To offer his son Isaac as a burn offering (KILL HIM!)
Term
What name did Abraham give the place of sacrifice and what does that name mean?
Definition
Jehovah-Jireh (Jahovah will provide)
Term
Who was selected to be Isaac's wife?
Definition
Rebekah-daughter of Bethule?
Term
To whom did Isaac lie about Rebekah being his sister?
Definition
Abimelech
Term
What are the meanings of the names Esau and JAcob?
Definition
Esau-harry, rought (Mighty strong)
JAcob(smaller quiet) he that holds by the heel.
1) supplanter
2) Chisler
3) Raqueteer
Term
What two advantages were afforded the one who possessed the birthright?
Definition
1) The person would receive double portion of property (more responsiblity)
2) Privledge of Leadership of tribe
Term
What 2 events characterized the early years of Jacob's life?
Definition
1) He purchased Esua's birthright for soup.
2) he decieved his blind father to steal Esaus's blessing
Term
Why was jacob's stop at Bethel significant?
Definition
This is when God spoke to Jacob and renewed covenant promise.
Term
Why was Jacob's stop at Haran significant?
Definition
Where he met Rachel... ;)
Term
What did Rachel steal form her father's house prior to her journy to the land of Canaan.
Definition
A teraphim (IDOL! FAMILY GOOODD!)
Term
Match the children to their mamaaasss
Definition
Term
Leah
Definition
7.
Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Sebulum, Dinah
Term
Bilhah
Definition
(Reachel's Maid)
2
Dan
Naphtali
Term
Zilpah
Definition
(Leah's Maid!) 2
Gad
Asher
Term
Rachel
Definition
2
Joseph
Benjamin
Term
At what location was JAcob's name changed to Israel? (Prince of GOD!)
Definition
The River Jabbock
Term
At what location did Jacob call for a purification of his people?
Definition
Shechem
Term
At what location did Rachel die?
Definition
Ephrath (Doesn't get buried with Jacob. :( )
Term
Where would Esau and his descendants eventually settle?
Definition
Edom (Edomites!)
Term
What were three reasons that Joseph's brothers hated him?
Definition
1) He told their father the activities of his brother (SNNITCH!)
2) He was the favorite son of the father
3) Also had 2 dreams-in which he was elevated above mother, father, and brothers.
Term
Which of Joseph's brothers spoke up for him and intended to return him to Jacob?
Definition
Reuben
Term
Once in Egypt, to whom was Joseph sold?
Definition
Potiphar
Term
Who were the two sons born to Joseph once he had arrived in Egypt?
Definition
Ephram and Manasseh
Term
What were the conditions whereby Joseph would sell grain to his brothers?
Definition
Semeon would be kept as a hostage in Egypt until they could bring in the youngest brother\Benjamin
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