Chapter 13 Religion
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 the Assyrians?
He converted and returned to undo the wrong he had done
Why did Hezekiah destroy Moses' bronze serpent?
He removed the pagan shrines, smashes the sacred pillars, and cut down Asherah poles. He broke up the bronze serpent that Moses had made because the people of Israel had been offering sacrifices to it
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
Who was Zedekiah?
The last of Josiah's sons and was the last King of Judah
Where did the remnant of Judah flee after the leading citizens had been deported to Babylon
They fled to Egypt
What important discovery did priests make during Josiah's reign?
They found the Book of Law
What happened to Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego?
They were thrown into a furnance, and they came out unharmed.
Who was Hezekiah?
13th King of Judah and son of Ahaz
How did Josiah react when he found out Judah was to be punished by God?
He read aloud the Book of Law and started a great reform
Who were the Samaritans?
Samaritans believe their worship is the true religion of the ancient Israelite from before Babylonian Exile, preserved by those who remained in the Land of Israel as opposed to Judaism which they see as a related but altered and amended religion, brought back those returning from Babylonian exile
What was the main theme of Isaiah's prophecy?
the idea of repentance and the judgement that will come unless Judah repents are the main themes
When were many books of the Old Testament edited in their final forms?
they were edited during the Babylonian exile