Religion Chapter 7 Packet

What is the prophecy that Isaiah gives to wicked King Ahaz?

"Behold, a young woman shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel..."

What two great things does Cyrus of Persia do for the exiled Jews?

1. Allowed Jews to return to Jerusalem 2. Took responsibility for rebuilding the temple

What brings the history of the northern kingdom of Israel to an end, and when does this happen?

Assyrian Conquest in 722

After some time, the kingdom was once again divided between which two powerful factions?

1 Pharisees, Sadducees

Who were the Samaritans?

Intermarried Jews that settled around Samaria

From what two major deficiencies would the new Temple suffer?

1. Not as grand as Solomons 2. ?

What were three of the benefits that the world enjoyed under the Pax Romana

1. Political Stability 2. Common laws and currency 3. Travel through Empire safely

What important Christian doctrines are described in 2 Maccabees 12:40-45 (cf. p. 172)

1. Prayers for the dead. 2. Purgatory 3. Resurrection

How old was Alexander The Great when he died and how did he die?

32, alcoholism

When Nebuchadnezzar had had enough of rebellious Jerusalem, he came and destroyed it. When did this happen?

587 BC

Who conquered most of the known world of that time around 333 bc?

Alexander The Great

What were some of the advances being made during this time in Greek culture?

Arts, new cities

Isaiah correctly warns the people of the wrath that is to come if they do not repent. Why did the people have hope that God would never abandon them?

Davidic Covenant

When were many books of the Old Testament edited in their final forms?

During the Babylonian Exile

Where did the remnant of Judah flee after the leading citizens had been deported to Babylon?

Egypt

Why was Ezra so adamant about the people not taking pagan wives?

For the success of the restoration and he said the cycle of infidelity was starting over again

What important discovery did the priests make durin Josiah's reign

Found the Book of Law(Deuteronomy)

According to Isaiah, what unlikely place would be made glorious "in the later time?"

Galilee

Most Christians are at least aware of the Jewish feast of Hanukkah because it is celebrated near the Christian feast of Christmas. What does Hanukkah celebrate?

Hanukkah means dedication and it celebrates the rededication of the Temple. It is believed to be a belated celebration of Sukkot. Hanukkah lasts eight days and is known as "the Festival of the Lights".

What were some of the crimes of King Manasseh?

He brought that foreign gods and murdered innocent children he also brought back idolatry and destroyed the Temple

What happened when Manasseh was taken away by the Assyrians?

He converted and returned to undo the wrong he had done

How did Josiah react when he found out Judah was to be punished by God?

He kept the Commandments, he burned the altars of the false gods, he defiled the sites where children had been killed, he expelled cult prostitutes, and he torn down the places where people worshiped incorrectly.

What causes Manasseh to abandon his evil ways? What did he do after he repented?

He was carried off in chains. Took away idols.

What important edict did Cyrus issue in the first year of his reign?

He was to allow any Jew to return to Jerusalem

When we study history, what is the word that we use to describe Greek culture and civilization, and from where does it come?

Hellenism. Where?

Who does Isaiah's prophecy really point to?

Jesus

Who was known as the Great Reformer

Josiah

Which of Matthias' sons was the most talented soldier?

Juda Maccabee

By this time, what is all that is left of David's kingdom?

Judah

The Book of Deuteronomy was key to the reforms of King who?

King Josiah

How long did Nebuchadnezzar's empire last after he died?

One generation

What was the prophet Ezra's dream?

Restoration of a purified Israel in the Promised Land

What are some examples of the new persecution that broke out against the Jews under Antiochus?

The Jews were forced to eat pork and take part in pagan sacrifices, mothers were killed who had their children circumcised with their children and Antiochus filled the temple with harlots and offered unclean sacrifices on the altar.

What surprising title is given to Cyrus in the book of Isaiah?

The Lord's Annointed one

The word "Pharisees" comes from the Hebrew word "Perushim", which means:

The Separated

Hezekiah

The reforming king of Judah who temporarily returned Judah to the pure worship of God

How did the Persian's differ from the Babylonians in their style of ruling the people's they conquered?

They allowed the people to worship the way they chose to worship

Why did the people have mixed reactions toward rebuilding the Temple?

They were happy to rebuild, but disappointed it would not be as good as what Solomon had built

What was unacceptable about the sacrifices that some people were making to God during this time?

They were worthless animals who were sick

The main religious problem in Jerusalem during the time of the Prophet Nehemiah was not false Gods but rather hypocrisy. This was manifested by what?

Wealthy people allowed other Jews to purchase their neighbors (slaves)

How much did Nehemiah take for his salary as governor?

nothing

What is the main theme of Isaiah's prophecy?

repentance

What did some of the Jews at this time believe happened after death?

resurrection of the dead

What did God desire from the Israelites at the time of Zechariah?

righteousness

Who edited the standard version of the Torah after the return from exile?

Ezra

How did King Manasseh begin his reign?

He undid his father's reforms and established Pagan worship

What is the name of Ahaz's son, and why does he appear to be the one to fulfill Isaiah's prophecy?

Hesikian

What was the outcome for many of the poor citizens of Jerusalem who escaped their slavery in Babylon?

some of them were forced to sell themselves back into slavery

In a word, what did God REALLY want from his people?

Rightousness

What were the people called who did not believe in the resurrection of the dead?

Sadducees

What is apostasy?

Sin of turning away from God

How did the Assyrians deal with the people of Israel?

They took all of the leading citizens and left the poor farmers

How did Jewish culture flourish during the time of exile?

They wrote down more stories

Why did the Jews begin to call their religion "Judaism"?

To distinguish themselves from Hellenism

Why did Hezekiah destroy Moses' bronze serpent?

Becasue it was worshipped like a God

The initial efforts of the Maccabees were unorganized and had little chance for success. Why, then, did the people join the resistance?

Becasue they believed in it