Quiz #11
Among the indications that Job is an ancient story are all but the following
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What is the verse in Genesis which describes the sexual intimacy of marriage?
2:24-25
How many proverbs did Solomon write?
3,000
What is the key verse in the Song of Songs? (Check the notes!)
8:7
What are the range of dates possible for the book?
960-931 B.C
What are the ways that the book has been interpreted over the years? (Class notes.)
Allegorical, Typological, Prophetic, and Literal
What are the two creatures that God described in his second speech?
Behemoth and leviathan
In which chapter is Wisdom personified as a woman?
Ch 8
What is the "common destiny" that awaits all men?
Death
Whose speech set the stage for God to speak?
Elihu
Who began the first cycle of speeches in Job 4?
Eliphaz
The name Job is related to the Hebrew word for . . .
Enemy
Which other Old Testament book refers to Job?
Ezekiel
The book of Job concerns itself with the question of...
Faith in a sovereign God
(T/F) The Hebrew of Job is straightforward and easy to read
False
T/F The writer of Ecclesiastes finds pursuit of wealth a satisfying life goal
False
Zophar insisted that Job's main problem was...(see 11:4-6)
Hidden sin
From whom did King Lemuel learn his proverbs? (See 30:1-33, 31:1-9)
His mother
What New Testament book refers to Job as a real person?
James
What does the word Behemoth mean?
Large
What is the theme of Ecclesiastes?
Meaningless
According to Jewish tradition, the book of Job was written by....
Moses
What is a major weakness of the "Shepherd Hypothesis"?
No way to tell Solomon and the Shepard apart
At what point in history is the story of Job set?
Patriarchs
According to Jewish tradition, when was Proverbs 31:10-31 to be recited?
Sabbath
Who is the woman who is the bride in this book?
Shulammite
What are two examples of Wisdom literature from the post-exilic period?
Sirach and the wisdom of Solomon
The book claims to be written by
Solomon
Who is the author associated with most of the Book of Proverbs?
Solomon
What is emphasized the most in the wisdom of the Book of Proverbs?
Successful living and character
(T/F) According to Job, God is in control of everything, even Satan.
True
(T/F) Job's three friends represent an oversimplified orthodoxy which is based on a misreading of wisdom tradition.
True
(T/F) Some scholars think Job is a commentary on Deut 28.
True
T/F God's good gifts are to be received humbly and enjoyed fully as blessings from God.
True
T/F: According to Ecclesiastes, we ought to enjoy life because it is a gift of God
True
T/F: According to Song of Solomon, love is both pleasurable and painful.
True
T/F: In a Jewish wedding, the bride walked to her groom's home accompanied by her closet friends.
True
T/F: The Song of Solomon uses extravagant and unlikely metaphorical language.
True
What does the name Satan mean?
adversary
What does the title of this book mean?
best of songs
The word "heart" in the Bible is used metaphorically for... (see Prov 4:23)
center of ones inner life and orientation to God
What are some of the metaphors for this theme?
chasing after the wind
To whom does the woman often address her speeches?
daughter of Jerusalem
What phrase is repeated three times as a warning to the young lovers? (See 2:7, 3:5 and 8:4)?
do not stir up or awaken love before it pleases
(T/F) The book of Proverbs has a clear and easy to follow outline
fales
(T/F) According to the Intro in the ESVSB, Qohelet is best understood as a skeptical iconoclast.
false
(T/F) In Job's first test, he did not sin, but after the second he cursed God.
false
(T/F) In the end of the story the Lord rewards the three friends for comforting Job.
false
(T/F) Job's wife was helpful and supportive in his trials.
false
(T/F) Proverbs has a lack of interest in the covenant, law and Temple.
false
T/F SoS and Proverbs agree in their condemnation of sexuality within marriage.
false
What is a key repeated phrase in Ecclesiastes which is foundational to all wisdom lit, especially Proverbs.
fear the God
In Proverbs, the fool always chooses..
foolishness
Where are the emotions located in the Ancient Near East worldview?
guts and intestines
What does the name Elihu mean?
he is God or Yahweh is God
How does the book present Job's wealth?
his Possesions
What is the metaphor used for the bride's body in chapter 1?
horse/Mare
According to the first seven verses of the book, what is the purpose of Proverbs?
instill wisdom, to fear the Lord, and the out works of the covenant life
Who are the persons responsible for the sayings in chapter 30 -31?
king Lemuel and Augur
The Song of Solomon celebrates God's gift of...
love and marriage
What is the repeated "theme" of 1:2?
meaningless
What are some of the things that Qohelet tries in a quest to find satisfaction in life?
pleasure, money, wisdom, food, achievement
The best definition of the word Qohelet is...
preacher/teacher
What parts of the Book of Job creates a literary framework?
prose
What is the occupation of the man and woman in the book?
shepherds and a king
What was a common term of endearment in ancient love poetry? (See 5:1)
sister
What Babylonian text has a passage similar to Ecclesiastes?
skip (old question)
What Egyptian document covers similar themes to Ecclesiastes?
skip (old question)
What is the Babylonian work most similar to Job?
skip (old question)
What is the Egyptian wisdom book, written about 1250 B.C., which is similar to Proverbs 22:17-24:22?
the instruction of Amenemope
Which part of the Book of Job is written in prose?
the intro and the end
Where does Job live?
the land of Uz
(T/F) Even though Job is not an Israelite, he still worships the one true God
true
(T/F) In Proverbs, the fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom.
true
(T/F) King Hezekiah is responsible for collecting some of the proverbs of Solomon found in the book.
true
(T/F) Proverbs teaches that God's will is intensely practical
true
T/F: Proverbs is an anthology which does not come from any one time.
true (anthology means collection)
What phrase, appearing more than 30 times in the book, describes life on earth?
under the sun
God spoke to Job from a....
whorlwind
