theology chap. 5 sections 3-5

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What was the prophet Amos basic message? what warning did he issue?

-The worship of God must show itself in concrete deeds of mercy and justice to the week and the poor. - sins would lead to people's destruction

What were the basic tasks of those who helped shape postexilic Judaism?

-rebuild the Temple - renew the covenant in the hearts of the people

What did the prophets write about in the postexilic period?

-rebuilding the Temple - roles of a priest - proper worship

T/F The prophet Elijah succeeded Elisha and performed many miracles just like his predecessor, also siding with the poor.

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T/F Ezra was a scribe and religious reformer who helped solidify Jewish identity by encouraging marriages between Jews and non-Jews.

F - 1. He was a PRIEST not a scribe 2. He FORBADE marriages between Jews and non- Jews

T/F The life of Jeremiah parallels the lives of both Moses and John the Baptist

F - It's John the Baptist and Jesus

What did the prophet of Isaiah 40-50 make clear about the actions of King of Cyrus of Persia?

It was the all-powerful Creator God who truly delivered his Chosen People

T/F All of the prophets of the postexilic period in one way or another referenced or prefigured Jesus Christ

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T/F Because the prophets responsibility was to tell the ruling authorities what they were doing wrong, it was a thankless job which made them very unpopular.

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T/F In the postexilic period Rabbis and scribes became increasingly important religious figures both inside and outside the Holy Land

T

T/F Isaiah prophesied the building of a New Jerusalem Temple and of the nation's return there.

T

T/F Isaiah's reference to Emmanuel is a prophecy about Jesus Christ

T

T/F Jews who compiled the Bible did not consider the northern kingdom's faith to authentic to YHWH because they did not worship in Jerusalem.

T

T/F The hopeful message of the author Isaiah 40-50 came to pass when the Persian Empire conquered the Babylonian Empire and God's remnant returned to Jerusalem.

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T/F The mutual distrust between the Jews and Samaritans came about because the latter were a mixed population of both Israelite and Assyrian descent who worshiped God at Dan and Bethel

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T/F The prophets Amos and Hosea where 2 prophets of social justice who challenged Jeroboam II and his successors who permitted the worship of the Baals and exploitation of the poor

T

Who were the famous Lost Tribes of Israel?

Ten Tribes of the northern kingdom who disappeared from history after being enslaved and exiled by the Assyrians

What sign did Isaiah promise in 7:14?

"the young woman, pregnant and about to bear a son, shall name him Emmanuel

Explain how the prophet Isaiah is unique?

- collection of prophecies SPANNING 250 YEARS - much of the collection is written by anonymous prophets

How much did Micah add to and affirm the hope that Isaiah had given?

- foretold of a coming Messiah - This Messiah would come from Bethlehem and would rule by the strength of the Lord - He would gather God's remnant

What are the 4 important themes preached by the Old Testament prophets

1. one true God 2. be just 3. know that God will ultimately triumph 4. accept God's love and mercy

During this era the ___________ compiled and ___________ the early text and oral traditions and the __________________________ began to resemble it's present form. Both the _____________ and the Historical Books were completed and the works of the prophets were ______________. Further, unique works from the postexilic period were produced including the _____________, Ezra, and _______________.

During this era the SCRIBES compiled and EDITED the early text and oral traditions and the OLD TESTAMENT began to resemble it's present form. Both the PENTATEUCH and the Historical Books were completed and the works of the prophets were ORGANIZED. Further, unique works from the postexilic period were produced including the CHRONICLES, Ezra, and NEHEMIAH.

Ezekiel _________ the exiled Jews to Babylon. Prior to Jerusalem"s fall, he ___________ the Chosen People and the nation for their sinful actions and engaged in symbolic actions to ____________ the people into turning from their sins. Later, he told the exiled Jews of a new king- a ____________ - who would make a covenant of __________ with his people and of God's ________ of the nation.

Ezekiel ACCOMPANIED the exiled Jews to Babylon. Prior to Jerusalem's fall, he CENSURED the Chosen People and the nation for their sinful actions and engaged in symbolic actions to SHOCK the people into turning from their sins. Later, he told the exiled Jews of a new king - a SHEPARD - who would make a covenant of PEACE with his people and of God's HOPE of the nation.

What important lessons did the Babylon Exile teach the Chosen People?

God does not tolerate idolatry and pagan worship

Why was Elijah considered the greatest of the Old Testament prophet, second only to Moses?

He was taken into Heaven in a whirlwind

Herod the Great was appointed by the _________________ as a puppet king over Judea, and served from 37 to 4 BC and renowned for his great _____________ projects, including the rebuilding of the Jerusalem _____________. He was a bloodthirsty ruler who called for the execution of _____________________ children. Fortunately, Jesus Christ who was born in ________________, escaped his wrath.

Herod the Great was appointed by the ROMAN ARMY as a puppet king over Judea, and served from 37 to 4 BC and renowned for his great BUILDING projects, including the rebuilding of the Jerusalem TEMPLE. He was a bloodthirsty ruler who called for the execution of MALE JEWISH children. Fortunately, Jesus Christ who was born in BETHLEHEM, escaped his wrath.

King __________ violated the first commandment by placing 2 ______________ in the cites of Dan and Bethel for the people to worship. This was motivated by his ________ that allowing his people of the north to worship in ______________ might inspire their loyalty to the southern king, and many of his ___________ followed suit.

King JEROBOAM violated the First Commandment by placing two GOLDEN CALVES in the cities of Dan and Bethel for the people to worship. This was motivated by FEAR that allowing his people of the north to worship in Jerusalem might inspire their loyalty to the southern king, and many of his SUCCESSORS followed suit.

Led by the _____________ family, the Jews revolted against the cruel rule of _______________. The feast of _______________ commemorates this rebellion when Judas Maccabeus recaptured Jerusalem and ________________ the Temple. The short-lived independent _________________ was formed which brought glory and political ________________ to the Jews.

Led by the MACCABEES family, the Jews revolted against the cruel rule of ANTICHUS IV. The feast of HANUKKAH commemorates this rebellion when Judas Maccabeus recaptured Jerusalem and REDEDICATED the Temple. The short-lived independent JEWISH DYNASTY was formed which brought glory and political FREEDOM to the Jews.

Most of the inhabitants of ____________ were deported to Babylon when king _____________ destroyed the city in 586 BC. In order to preserve their Jewish identity , the exiles encouraged ____________ only between Jews, studied the law, observed the _____________, continued to practice _________________, and met in _____________ to study and pray together.

Most of the inhabitants of JERUSALEM were deported to Babylon when King NEBUCHADNEZZAR destroyed the city in 586 BC. In order to preserve their Jewish identity, the exiles encouraged MARRIAGE only between Jews, studied the law, observed the SABBATH, continued to practice CIRCUMCISION , and met in SYNAGOGUES to study and pray together.

The Hebrew word for _________ is nabi which means "mouthpiece" and the basic message of Israel's prophet was: ____________________. They appeared during __________ and Judah's decline and the ______________ exile. failure to heed the prophet's word brought _______________.

The Hebrew word for PROPHET is nabi which means "mouthpiece" and the basic message of Israel's prophets was REPENT AND BE SAVED. They appeared during ISRAEL and Judah's decline and the BABYLONIAN exile. Failure to heed the prophet's words brought DOOM

The Jews returning to _________ were more faithful to the Law as a __________ to the nations. They rebuilt Jerusalem and the ____________, reestablished the worship of YHWH, and __________ the covenant. Those Jews who chose not to return were more open to ___________ ideas. However, they looked to ______________ for leadership, paid the ____________ tax and made ______________ to the Holy City.

The Jews returning to JUDAH were more faithful to the Law as a WITNESS to the nations. They rebuilt Jerusalem and the TEMPLE, reestablished the worship of YHWH, and RENEWED the covenant.. Those Jews who chose not to return were more open to GENTILE ideas. However, they looked to JERUSALEM for leadership, paid the TEMPLE tax and made PILGRIMAGES to the Holy City.

The end of the ____________kingdom came in 586 BC at the hands of the _____________ who would eventually take much of the population into __________. Some of King Solomon's successors tried to keep God's ____________, but eventually the kings ____________ with the northern kingdom's Ahab-Jezebel family, which led to idolatry, ___________ and religious worship marked by formality without a _______ spirit

The end of the SOUTHERN kingdom came in 586 BC at the hands of the BABYLONIANS who would eventually take much of the population into EXILE. Some of King Solomon's successors tried to keep God's COVENANT, but eventually the kings INTERMARRIED with the northern Kingdom's Ahab-Jezebel family, which led to idolatry, INJUSTICE, and religious worship marked by formality without a GODLY spirit

The prophet _______ began preaching in the last years of _______ preaching and continued until the fall of Israel. In his preaching, Hosea drew on his painful ________ situation to describe God's relationship with _________. Like Amos, he saw Israel's worst crime as ___________ and oppression of the _________.

The prophet HOSEA began preaching the last years of AMOS'S preaching and continued until the fall of Israel. In his preaching, Hosea drew on his painful MARITAL situation to describe God's relationship with ISRAEL. Like Amos, he saw Israel's worst crimes as IDOLATRY and oppression of the POOR

The prophet Jeremiah constantly preached a message of _____________, warning that the People's sin would lead to ____________ and death. Once Jerusalem __________, he preached a message of __________. He sometimes taught by enacting live _________ like the time he dramatically shattered a ___________ in front of the elders and priests.

The prophet Jeremiah consistently preached a message of REPENTANCE, warning that the People's sin would lead to SORROW and death. Once Jerusalem FELL, he preached a message of HOPE. He sometimes taught by enacting live PARABLES like the time he dramatically shattered a CLAY FLASK in front of elders and priests.

While ruled by the __________, the Jews were not required to practice __________________, the official Persian religion. When the Persian were ______________ by Alexander the Great he established _____________, in his desire that all his conquered people be one nations with classical ___________ culture as a unifying force.

While ruled by the PERSIANS, the Jews were not required to practice ZOROASTRIANISM, the official Persian religion. When the Persian were TOPPLED by Alexander the Great he established HELLENISM, in his desire that all his conquered people be one nations with classical GREEK culture as a unifying force.

How did the prophetic message of both Jeremiah and Ezekiel change in the time before and after the exile?

before- calls of repentance and warning of doom after- words of consolation and hope

What important work was done by the Jewish scribes during the exile?

committed Israel's oral traditions to writing

According to Hosea, what is the antidote to Israel's infidelity to God?

loyalty and knowledge of God

What did the prophet Ezekiel emphasize in his prophecy?

need to keep the SABBATH and follow the LAWS OF HOLINESS


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