Religion ch 4-8

Within Numbers, Israel's male population is counted twice.

true

How long did the Israelites remain camped at Mt. Sinai?

1 Year

What century saw the introduction of the documentary hypothesis into biblical scholarship?

19th

Which Egyptian dynasty do scholars believe was the probable setting for the Exodus story?

19th dynasty

In both language and structure, Deuteronomy resembles a diplomatic treaty between a greater and lesser power.

True

To date, historians and archaeologists have not been able to verify any of the events described in Exodus.

True

The story of Balaam in Numbers includes a talking horse.

False

Within Genesis, what type of literary form is used that is a subgenre of narrative

etiology

Which Genesis figure sees a "ladder" stretching from earth to heaven in a dream?

jacob

Which character's story in Genesis includes accompaniment by Yahweh on a series of journeys?

jacob

After his death, Jacob is buried near Abraham's grave in Canaan.

true

Although challenged recently by scholars, the documentary hypothesis remains an important means of understanding the Bible's literary development.

true

As the prologue to the Deuteronomistic History (DH), Deuteronomy provides the interpretive framework for the narrative books that follow.

true

Deuteronomy advocates a policy of total genocide toward the Canaanites

true

Deuteronomy has been linked by biblical historians to the reign of King Josiah (ruled 640-609 BCE)

true

For apostasy, Deuteronomy prescribes death.

true

In Genesis 1, God (Elohim) appears as a transcendent being, unlimited by space or time.

true

In Israel's story, no figure looms larger than Moses.

true

In Leviticus, "holiness" is both a physical state and a set of ethical behaviors.

true

Issues of fertility and reproduction dominate the book of Genesis.

true

Like the Egyptians, Israel developed a scribal class that played a major role in creating the Bible.

true

Moses' departure from Israel's midst is as sudden and mysterious as his entrance.

true

Scholars recognize that countless generations of oral traditions form the foundation of the Torah

true

The Book of the Covenant's laws, such as those related to slavery, reflect the social norms of antiquity.

true

The Ten Commandments prohibit the fashioning of divine images of Yahweh, of any sort.

true

The Tower of Babel narrative contains themes of human ambition and divine retribution that echo those within the creation story.

true

The scapegoat offering occurs on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.

true

Unlike the Abrahamic Covenant, the pact Yahweh concludes with Israel at Sinai is bilateral.

true

Within Genesis, Jacob's strengths and weaknesses are presented as a paradigm for the character of Israel, the nation named after him.

true

Within the creation narrative, Adam, the first human, is created out of the soil before God shapes vegetation, animals, or human females.

true

How many goats are supposed to be sacrificed on the Day of Atonement?

two

What food, still used today in contemporary Jewish ceremonies, is associated with the Passover?

unleavened bread

When they return from visiting Canaan, all of the twelve Israelite spies urge an immediate invasion.

False

Many scholars believe that portions of Deuteronomy may have originated in the northern kingdom of Israel.

True

According to Exodus, the Ark of the Covenant was a spherical chest that contained God's "glory."

false

According to Genesis, Isaac's wife Leah plays a major role in shaping Israel's destiny.

false

According to Leviticus, Moses was Israel's first High Priest.

false

According to the creation epic, God creates the sun, moon and stars on day three of the six days of creation.

false

Although the story of Israel's development is contained within the Torah, it is not the section's main focus.

false

As revealed in the Torah, Yahweh's attitude toward human worship closely resembles that of other Near Eastern deities.

false

At Sinai, God's instructions to his people conclude with the Ten Commandments (Decalogue).

false

In contrast to the J (Yahwist) source, the E (Elohist) source presents a strongly anthropomorphic (human-like) portrait of God.

false

Leviticus argues that through ritual, one can attain "holiness."

false

Like the other books of the Torah, Deuteronomy's God is visible and anthropomorphic.

false

According to Exodus, after receiving them from Yahweh, Moses carves the Ten Commandments onto tablets of stone.

false

Within the Genesis narrative, the serpent is explicitly identified as "evil."

false

Which Egyptian god was Pharaoh believed to embody?

Horus

Within the Canaanite community, which group may be spared by Israelite soldiers?

Beautiful Women

On his deathbed, where does Joseph request his bones be buried?

Canaan

Which god, worshipped throughout Canaan, became Yahweh's chief rival for Israel's allegiance?

Baal

In Deuteronomy, which Near Eastern group is marked for genocide

Canaanites

Which of the Ten Commandments prohibits the "coveting" of other people's property?

10th

How many sons are born to Jacob?

12

How long is a woman who delivers a female child considered ritually "unclean"?

14 Days

Which of Moses' speeches in Deuteronomy concentrates on legal changes?

2nd speech

After the completion of the Mosaic Covenant at Sinai, how many years do the Israelites wander in the wilderness?

40 years

In Deuteronomy, how many years of indentured service should slaves perform until they are freed?

6 years

According to Exodus, how many of Abraham's descendents gathered at Mt. Sinai?

600,000

How many Israelites are counted in the second census within Numbers?

600,000

Which of Moses' challengers in the Book of Numbers escapes punishment?

Aaron

According to Leviticus, which Israelite group was the only one selected to provide Israel's High Priest?

Aaronites

Which bodily fluid is associated with death in Leviticus?

Blood

Which of the early Genesis stories discusses the theme of human violence?

Cain and Abel

During their time at Sinai, the Israelites threaten their bond with Yahweh by worshipping a golden effigy depicting which type of animal?

Calf

According to Genesis, where is Abraham buried?

Canaan

Which book of the Torah sets the tone and standards of covenant loyalty that the narrative books that follow it present?

Deuteronomy

Which of the documentary sources identifies Canaanites as Amorites?

E Source

The Torah narrative celebrates Israel's growth and its escape from bondage in ________.

Egypt

By the time of the second census in Numbers, who is Israel's High Priest?

Eleazar

Which of Isaac's sons falls victim to his desire for instant gratification?

Esau

Which Mesopotamian city does Abraham live in when God calls him?

Haran

Deuteronomy urges Israelites to heighten their ethical sensitivity by "circumcising" the "foreskin" of their ________

Hearts

Scholars describe the early Israelite religion as what form of belief system?

Henotheistic

Which king's reign saw the near-destruction of Judah by the Assyrians?

Hezekiah

Which Israelite monarch first institutionalized the Passover celebration?

Josiah

According to biblical tradition, who is the ancestor of all Arab peoples

Ishmael

Which of the following characters' stories is the most carefully constructed and unified?

Joseph

Who is Moses' designated successor in Deuteronomy?

Joshua

Who is identified as Moses' loyal assistant in Numbers?

Joshua

Where did Moses settle after leaving Egypt?

Midian

According to ancient tradition, who is considered the author of the Torah?

Moses

Which documentary source is believed responsible for adding most of the legal and ritualistic material to the Torah?

P source

Which female Genesis character plays a major role in shaping Israel's destiny by deceiving her husband?

Rebekah

What is the Hebrew name for the proclamation of faith contained in Deuteronomy 6?

Shema

Which marginalized group in Israelite society benefits the most from new laws in Deuteronomy?

Slaves

According to Exodus, what form of communication did Yahweh use with Moses?

Speech

At first, the Hebrews in Egypt openly doubt Moses' ability to lead them.

True

According to Leviticus, how should Israelites treat strangers and foreign residents?

With compassion

According to Genesis, how long does Adam live?

almost 1,000 years

After the banishment of Adam and Eve from Eden, what types of creatures prevent their return?

cherubim

What is Deuteronomy's prescribed penalty for apostasy among children of believers?

death by stoning

Most scholars believe that the P (priestly) source developed before the Assyrian invasion of the northern kingdom of Israel.

false

Numbers assigns the privilege of direct access to the Tabernacle to the Levite tribe alone.

false

The Mosaic torah transmitted at Sinai governs and regulates every aspect of life in the covenant community.

false

Within Deuteronomy, the regulations regarding slavery failed to reform the unequal treatment of male and female slaves.

false

In the Genesis narrative, how many cities near the Dead Sea does God incinerate?

five

How does God appear to Joseph in his story?

in dreams

According to Leviticus, which of the following marriages is forbidden?

marrying your brother's wife

Within Genesis, which character receives a covenant from God that encompasses all of humanity?

noah

In Joseph's story, how many years of famine occur in Egypt?

seven