WH Job

_____ is an ancient piece of literature similar to the book of Job.

Babylonian Theodicy

Which if the following is NOT one of Job's three friends? -Bezalel -Eliphaz -Zophar -Elihu

Bezalel

The "place names" in the book of Job suggest that he may been a(n) ________.

Edomite

Which of these men is NOT ones of the three firends mentioned at the beginning of the book of Job? -Bildad -Zophar -Eliphaz -Elihu

Elihu

After Job is vindicated God explins to Job that he had to suffer to bring God glory.

False

Ascertaining the historical background of Job is vital for understanding the meaning of the book.

False

Job does not feel that he needs a mediator.

False

Job's friends give him sound advice and Job follows their suggestions.

False

Job's wife was very supportive of his faithfulness to the Lord.

False

Most simply stated, the retribution principle is that: If a person is righteous, he will ____ and if a person is wicked, he will _____.

Prosper; suffer

The Israelites view judgement as a civil case in which he is a plaintiff seeking justice.

True

There were other works within the world of the ancient Near East which discussed the suffering of the righteous.

True

Which of these is NOT a major theme in the book of Job? -retribution principle -mediator -wisdom, justice, and sovereignty -proper temple worship

proper temple worship

Job's lament in chapter 3 introduces ____ cycles of dialogue which occupy chapters 4-27.

three