Theology

Who were the Samaritans?

Descendants of half Jewish half Gentile ancestors. After being banished from rebuilding the temple, they began their own religion north of Jerusalem.

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

During the Babylonian Exile

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

Galilee would be made glorious

What happened when Manasseh was taken away by Assyrians

He converted and returned to undo the wrong he had done

How did King Manasseh begin his reign?

He undid his father's reforms and established Pagan worship

Who was known as the great reformer

Josiah

What is the main theme of Isaiah's prophecy

The coming of the messiah

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

They found the book of law

What happened to shadrach Meshach and Abednego

They were Daniel's companions who refused to bow at the false idol so they were thrown in a fiery furnace. They came out unhurt.

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

they fled to Egypt

Who was Hezekiah?

A good king and serious reformer

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.

Who was Zedekiah?

The last of Josiah's sons who was to rule as Nebuchadnezzar's vessel (rule over Judah)

Why did Hezekiah destroy Moses' bronze serpent?

The people had begun to worship it as a god