BOLD 2030 Test 2 (Harding University)
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?
10th century B.C.
In what time period is the book of Job set and how do we know?
10th-6th B.C.
Of the 132 verses in the epilogue of Job's book, God spoke in how many of these verses?
123
Where in Proverbs is the book's purpose stated?
1:2-7
What is the elevation of the city of Jerusalem?
2,474 ft
What section found in the book of Proverbs has been associated with the Egyptian text the "Instruction of Amenemope?
22:17 - 24:22
Which of God's speeches in Job illustrate "strength" using Behemoth & Leviathan?
2nd speech
How many cycles are found in the "Dialogues" section in Job?
3
How many messengers came to Job describing different forms of destruction that happened to his family & property?
3
The part of the book of Job that most succinctly summarizes its theme is?
Chapter 1 Verse 9
Where in Proverbs is the reference to Hezekiah's officials & their copy work?
Chapter 25-29
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 epilogue?
Chapter 42
What chapter in Proverbs does Lady Wisdom call to the foolish in the marketplace about wisdom's benefits expressed by her love?
Chapter 8
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.
Theme of Nahum
Consolation
Song of Solomon has a woman speak in 61 of 117 verses, inferring this about authorship?
Could be written by a woman
God's first speech in Job reveals which of the following to teach Job more than he knew before?
Design of the Cosmos
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?
East
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
What are the Instructions of Amenemope?
Egyptian wisdom sayings parallel to Prov 22-23
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, Zophar
Theme of Job
Endurance
Because wisdom, pleasure, work, and wealth is fleeting, what is Ecclesiastes' advice?
Enjoy all things you do
T or F: A person is always able to discern the cause(s) of your hardship?
False
Ecclesiastes 12:13
Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter:Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.
Proverbs 12:15 tells us that the primary person a fool trusts in is?
Other fools and themselves
Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm;for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave.It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame. Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away.If one were to give all the wealth of one's house for love, it would be utterly scorned.
What is Elihu's role in the life/story of Job?
Prepares Job for God
"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?
Proberbs 9:10
Recognize the that these cities are located North of Jerusalem?
Rabbah, Geba, Gibeon Bethel
Recognize what Rabbi Aqiva & Origen said the following about Song of Solomon?
Rabbi Aqiva: "All the writings are holy, but the Song of Songs is the Holy of Holies." Origen: Forbade any Christian under 30 from studying the book, since such a person would likely see it as mere love poetry.
Theme of Haggai
Rebuilding the temple
The ideology/worldview that the book of Job refutes is popularly called?
Retribution Principle
What is the following called "if a person is righteous they will prosper or if a person is wicked they will suffer?"
Retribution principle
What is the way Job was described throughout his book?
Righteous
Theme of Ecclesiastes
Seize the Day
Who is the Egyptian equivalent of Lady wisdom?
Seshat
A unique feature about Song of Solomon among all the Old Testament books?
Shows no interest in Law or Wisdom
Traditional biblical scholarship attributed as author of Song of Songs?
Solomon
Who is the author of Ecclesiastes?
Solomon
Who represents "Qoheleth" because he was both wise and worldly?
Solomon
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 Solomon
Traditionally books of the Bible are assigned Solomonic authorship?
Song of Solomon Ecclesiastes Proverbs
Theme of Daniel
Sovereignty of God
The "satan" in the prologue of the book of Job is best identified with?
The Adversary
Define "theodicy."
The vindication of divine goodness and providence in view of the existence of evil.
Ecclesiastes 3:1
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:
What is the main thing all three friends recommend Job do in response to his suffering in order to be restored?
They want Job to repent
When God answered Job in chapter 38 in what form did this theophany take?
Whirlwind
According to Proverbs 8:22-31, who/what was with God to assist God at creation?
Wisdom
Theme of Proverbs
Wisdom
The main theme of Proverbs?
Wisdom in actions
Is Lady Wisdom is described as ideal mother & wife?
Yes
Is there a Biblical basis for interpreting some modern hardships as judgments from God?
Yes
Is there a Biblical basis for interpreting some modern hardships as temptations from the Devil?
Yes
Which place is located at a higher elevation? Mount of Olives or the Dome of the Rock
Mount of Olives
In the Talmud, who was considered the traditional author for Job?
Moses
What is a source of the isolated acts of folly and their source?
Acts: Easily angered, fighter, undependable, quickly consuming income, incessant talking.
How is "Qoheleth" defined?
"Convener" or "assembler" Common English translation: "Teacher" or "Preacher"
In chapter 40, what did Job say in his first response to God?
"I am small" "I place my hand over my mouth."
What were the 3 purposes of wisdom literature in the ancient world
1) Train people to serve in the royal court 2) promote the values of a society 3) shape the character of the young
A Hebrew term that can be translated "proverb" or "parable."?
Mashal
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
Recognize the 4 final reflections on love from Song of Solomon?
1) Extraordinary everyday love. 2) Fulfillment in a good world. 3) If human love is this good, imagine divine love. 4) God is the beloved, but he has also given you a beloved to love.
What are the three corners of "the problem of evil" trilemma?
1) God is all powerful 2) God is good 3) Evil exists
What are three qualities of "the Fear of Yahweh"?
1) Knowing and trusting Yahweh 2) Loving what is good, hating what is evil 3) Accepting correction
What are the five sources of evil?
1) Ourselves 2) Other Humans 3) Demon(s) 4) God 5) Accidents
4 contributors to Proverbs?
1) Solomon 2) The Words of the Wise 3) Agur 4) King Lemuel
What 3 questions does wisdom literature wrestle with?
1) What's the meaning of life? 2) Why am I here? 3) What should I do in a given situation?
How does Hill & Walton identify the structure in Proverbs in 1-9, 10-29, 30-31?
1-9: Discourse material 10-29: Collections of Proverbs 30-31: Massaite appendices
What do Job chapters 1-2 recall?
6 days of creation
In his speech in chapter 3 that involved curses against the night & day, how many curses did Job say?
7 curses (3 against day & 4 against night)
After receiving his devastating news, how long did Job sit in silence?
7 days
If Ecclesiastes is not dated to the 10th century BC, scholars inclined to prefer this date?
8th - 7th century B.C.
Of the 132 verses in the epilogue of Job's book, Job spoke in how many of these verses?
9
What does Proverbs 5:23 say is the Sages' greatest fear for a child?
A lack of discipline, for they will die by being led astray by their great folly
A poem in which a lover extols the physical beauty of the beloved from head to toe is called?
A wasf
Non-Israelite contributors to the book of Proverbs?
Agur, Lemuel
How was Song of Solomon interpreted in the early and Medieval church?
Allegory of Christ's love for the church
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
The course video by John Walton noted that Job never talked about how to get his stuff back but insisted that?
He is indeed righteous and that the stuff doesn't matter
Hill & Walton, choice for Qoheleth's authorship?
Identity is concealed
One of the biggest theological challenges in the book of Job?
Is it possible for a righteous person to suffer innocently?
What is the big question of Ecclesiastes?
Is the world filled with meaning?
Tremper Longman, what are 3 steps for "Studying Proverbs"?
Its meanings arenot always apparent at first. It requires meditation and thought. Read 1-2, apply them toyour situation, & ask, "Which choice best demonstrates the fear of the Lord?" Or storethem 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/November 520)
Theme of Jeremiah
Judgement
This character is a personification of wisdom frequently employed as a literary device in the book of Proverbs?
Lady Wisdom
The king named in Proverbs 31 who related an oracle that his mother taught him?
Lemuel
Theme of Song of Solomon
Love
T or F: Song of Solomon interpreted by most scholars today as a romance with no spiritual message?
True
The events in the book of Job take place in which of the following locations?
Uz
Theme of Zephaniah
the "Great day fo the Lord"