Unit 2 Exam - Study Guide
Of the 132 verses in the epilogue of Job's book, God spoke in how many of these verses?
123 verses
Where in Proverbs is the book's purpose stated?
1:2-7
The part of the book of Job that most succinctly summarizes its theme is?
1:9
What is the elevation of the city of Jerusalem?
2,474′
What section found in the book of Proverbs has been associated with the Egyptian text the "Instruction of Amenemope?
22:17-23:11
How many cycles are found in the "Dialogues" section in Job?
3
What is the way Job was described throughout his book?
Blameless and upright
What chapter in Job is considered a "Hymn of Wisdom" and a unique aspect to the Book of Job?
Chapter 28
What chapters of Job are the prologue?
Chapters 1 & 3
Where in Proverbs is the reference to Hezekiah's officials & their copy work?
Chapters 25-29??
Song of Solomon has a woman speak in 61 of 117 verses, inferring this about authorship?
Could be written by a woman
In what time period is the book of Job set and how do we know?
Dating is unsure—little information of historical nature.
God's first speech in Job reveals which of the following to teach Job more than he knew before?
Design of the cosmos
What book has the recurring refrain "There is nothing better for man to do..."
Ecclesiastes
Which book in the Old Testament uses the term Qoheleth?
Ecclesiastes
Whose speeches immediately precede and prepare the way for Yahweh's speeches in chapter 38 of Job?
Elihu
What are the names of Job's three friends?
Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar
Because wisdom, pleasure, work, and wealth is fleeting, what is Ecclesiastes' advice?
Enjoy all things that you do
In Hebraic tradition the orientation of the world to its Creator, the setting of the Garden of Eden, & the location from which Job's friends came to him-all 3 were from this direction?
From the east
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." Where in Proverbs is this passage found?
Proverbs 1:7
Recognize the that these cities are located North of Jerusalem?
Rabbah, Geba, Gibeon Bethel.
What do Job chapters 1-2 recall?
Recalling days in Genesis
"Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man"
Recognize Ecclesiastes 12:13
"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens"
Recognize Ecclesiastes 3:1
"Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm.For love is as strong as death, its jealousy[a] as enduring as the grave.[b]Love flashes like fire, the brightest kind of flame.7 Many waters cannot quench love, nor can rivers drown it.If a man tried to buy love with all his wealth, his offer would be utterly scorned."
Recognize Song of Solomon 8:6-7
What is Elihu's role in the life/story of Job?
Served as a fitting conclusion to the debate—Job & his friends. Provided a transition to God's appearance & Job's rebuke.
Who is the Egyptian equivalent of Lady wisdom?
Seshat
Traditional biblical scholarship attributed as author of Song of Songs?
Solomon
4 contributors to Proverbs
Solomon, The Words of the Wise, Agur, King Lemuel
Book read at the Passover feast, as it represents God's love for Israel?
Song of Solomon
No single book of the Old Testament has proved more perplexing for biblical interpreters than?
Song of Songs
What were the 3 purposes of wisdom literature in the ancient world?
Train people to serve in the royal court, promote the values of a society, shape the character of the young.
Which of God's speeches in Job illustrate "strength" using Behemoth & Leviathan?
The second
When God answered Job in chapter 38 in what form did this theophany take?
Whirlwind
The main theme of Proverbs?
Wisdom and Knowledge
What are the Instructions of Amenemope?
a collection of maxims and admonitions setting forth practical injunctions for living.
A poem in which a lover extols the physical beauty of the beloved from head to toe is called?
a wasf
Which place is located at a higher elevation? Mount of Olives or the Dome of the Rock.
Mount of Olives
What 3 questions does wisdom literature wrestle with?
What's the meaning of life? Why am I here? What should I do in a given situation?
What are the five sources of evil?
ourselves, others, demons, God, accidents
The "satan" in the prologue of the book of Job is best identified with?
Adversary / Accuser
In the Talmud, who was considered the traditional author for Job?
Moses
What are the 4 wisdom books of the Old Testament?
Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes & Song of Solomon
In chapter 40, what did Job say in his first response to God?
"I am small."
What chapters of Job are the epilogue?
(38-)42
Recognize Hill & Walton major themes found in Song of Solomon?
-Virtue of chastity in young lovers-Giving no place for premarital or extramarital sexual behavior-Postive dimensions of human love in marital relationships-The goodness and righteousness of physical love in marriage
Passage from 1 Kings that described Solomon's wisdom?
1 Kings 4
Hill & Walton identify the structure in Proverbs as?
1-9, 10-29, 30-31
A Hebrew term that can be translated "proverb" or "parable."?
Mashal
How many messengers came to Job describing different forms of destruction that happened to his family & property?
4?
In his speech in chapter 3 that involved curses against the night & day, how many curses did Job say?
7 curses
After receiving his devastating news, how long did Job sit in silence?
7 days
What chapter in Proverbs does Lady Wisdom call to the foolish in the marketplace about wisdom's benefits expressed by her love?
8
If Ecclesiastes is not dated to the 10th century BC, scholars inclined to prefer this date?
8th or 7th
Of the 132 verses in the epilogue of Job's book, Job spoke in how many of these verses?
9 verses
Non-Israelite contributors to the book of Proverbs?
Agur, Lemuel.
What was the name of the Egyptian instructional wisdom text dated about 1200BC that closely paralleled a section in the book of Proverbs?
Amenemope
Hill & Walton state that given the uncertainties associated with understanding the title verse (1:1), the authorship of the Song of Solomon is best considered?
Anonymous
What are the three corners of "the problem of evil" trilemma?
God is all powerful, all good, evil exists
What is the main thing all three friends recommend Job do in response to his suffering in order to be restored?
He didn't know what he was talking about
Who is the author of Ecclesiastes?
Historical opinion noted that Ecclesiastes was written by an "older" repentant Solomon looking back over his life after his apostasy from the Lord-- resulting in what date for the book? 8th or 7th
What is the big question of Ecclesiastes?
Is the world filled with meaning?
Tremper Longman, what are 3 steps for "Studying Proverbs"?
It's meanings are not always apparent at first. It requires meditation and thought. Read 1-2, apply them to your situation, ask, "Which choice best demonstrates the fear of the Lord?" Or store them away in your mind for proper use later.
Put in chronological order: Job, Amos, Isaiah, Ezekiel, Zechariah, Habakkuk, Haggai, Jonah
Job (patriarchal) , Jonah (760), Amos (750), Isaiah (740), Habakkuk (630) Ezekiel (593), Haggai (August 520), Zechariah (October/November520)
What are three qualities of "the Fear of Yahweh"?
Knowing and trusting Yahweh, Loving what is good, hating what is evilaccepting correction
This character is a personification of wisdom frequently employed as a literary device in the book of Proverbs?
Lady Wisdom
What is the following called "if a person is righteous they will prosper or if a person is wicked they will suffer?"
Law of Retribution
The king named in Proverbs 31 who related an oracle that his mother taught him?
Lemuel?
The events in the book of Job take place in which of the following locations?
Uz
Hill & Walton note that the purpose & message of Proverb includes all the following?
confessing one's sins is a prerequisite to righteousness, wisdom can be taught & passed along, children should listen to parents, learning to apply the fear of the Lord, means walking in the way of justice, integrity & righteousness.
Proverbs 12:15 tells us that the primary person a fool trusts in is?
himself??
Is there a Biblical basis for interpreting some modern hardships as temptations from the Devil?
idk
One of the biggest theological challenges in the book of Job?
idk
What does Proverbs 5:23 say is the Sages' greatest fear for a child?
lack of discipline
A person is always able to discern the cause(s) of your hardship? (a) True, (b) false.
no
How is "Qoheleth" defined?
the gatherer of the assembly; teacher
Define "theodicy."
the vindication of divine goodness and providence in view of the existence of evil.
According to Proverbs 8:22-31, who/what was with God to assist God at creation?
wisdom
Is there a Biblical basis for interpreting some modern hardships as judgments from God?
yes
