Old Testament Exam 5
The existence of Jewish communities in many different parts of the world after the exile is known as the__________.
Diaspora
Babylonian king who reigned for less than two years during the Exile
Evil Merodach
In Ezekiel 8, for whom were the elders of Israel wailing?
Tammuz
In Jewish tradition, the book of Lamentations is read at which of the following "festivals"?
The Ninth of Ab
Which of the following best defines "Deportation?"
The carrying of many of the residents of Judah to Babylon happened in at least two acts.
Which event was Ezekiel specifically forbidden to mourn?
The death of his wife
The synagogue originated during
The exilic period
What is the book of Lamentations lamenting?
The fall of Judah
The primary subject of Ezekiel's first vision against the nations
The glory of God
According to the book of Ezekiel, the prophet Ezekiel himself was one of the exiles.
True
Apocalyptic literature appeared and grew in influence as the production of prophetic literature faded away.
True
Both the books of Ezra and Nehemiah contain portions that are composed as first-person narratives.
True
Both the books of Ezra and Nehemiah urge the expulsion of all foreign wives from among the returned citizens of Judah.
True
In the Christian Old Testament canons, Lamentations follows the book of Jeremiah
True
In the book of Lamentations, Jerusalem is treated as a personified female figure.
True
Parts of the book of Lamentations depict Jerusalem during a siege by the Babylonian army.
True
The Decree of Cyrus indicated that the returnees were to be provided with resources to take back to their land.
True
The book of Haggai identifies Zerubbabel as the chosen and anointed leader of Israel after the Exile.
True
The last prophetic books of the Old Testament had all been produced by about 300 B.C.E.
True
Zechariah was as much an apocalyptist as he was a prophet.
True
What is the primary feature that characterizes the prophet, Zechariah, and the book that bears his name?
Visions
The theme of the book of Lamentations is
a lament over the woes that have befallen sinful Judah and the pitiable destruction visited upon the holy city and the temple of the Lord.
The theme of the book of Ezra-Nehemiah is
a record of the reconstruction of the Hebrew theocracy under the physical and spiritual foundations of the past.
The theme of the book of Haggai is
build the temple!
What is the unique structural feature that frames the book of Ezekiel?
four great visions
What are the two major divisions in the book of Daniel?
stories about Daniel and apocalyptic visions
In one of his sign acts, Ezekiel packs and prepares baggage and carries it out of Jerusalem to symbolize what?
the Exile
After the fall of Jerusalem, the entire population of Judah was exiled to Babylon.
False
In the Jewish canon, the book of Lamentations is part of the book of Psalms.
False
The citizens of Judah had been the only group of people exiled to Babylon.
False
The dates of Ezra's return to Judah can be determined with certainty because of the references to Persian kings in the book of Ezra.
False
The end of the Exile brought about a full reunification of Israel.
False
The identity of Gog of Magog in the book of Ezekiel is clearly linked to specific foreign kings.
False
The prophets Haggai and Zechariah came into conflict over their competing visions of what the rebuilt temple should look like.
False
The temple was rebuilt in Jerusalem under the leadership of Ezra.
False
The theme of the book of Zechariah is
God is going to preserve His remnant from all the world powers which oppress them and threaten their extinction; these Gentile empires shall be destroyed, but Israel shall survive every ordeal to come, because she is the people of the Messiah
Which of the following was not likely a social or cultural change brought about by the exile of the citizens of Judah?
Greater emphasis on the careful selection of Kings
Which of the following biblical books is composed of four prophetic oracles and their narrative settings?
Haggai
Which of the following best defines "Aramaic?"
It was the official language of empires like those of Babylon and Persia. Through the Exile and Restoration, it became the common language of Jews in Palestine. Portions of the books of Ezra and Daniel are written in this language.
Judean king in exile, released from prison after about 25 years
Jehoiachin
Which of the following did the most to make life difficult for those who returned to Judah after the Exile?
Life, resources, and institutions had been severely damaged by the Babylonian invasion.
Final Babylonian Emperor
Nabonidus
Who was the final emperor of Babylon?
Nabonidus
Babylonian king who conquered Judah
Nebuchadnezzar
A component of the book of Ezekiel with a more international scope
Oracles
The theme of the book of Haggai is
Rebuild the temple
The theme of the book of Zechariah is
Restore the spiritual heritage of Israel
Part of Ezekiel's activity, including shaving his body
Sign acts
The theme of the book of Malachi is
Sincerity toward God and a holy life are essential for the Lord's favor
The date of Haggai's messages is ca. __________ B.C.E.
520
The date of the book of Zechariah is ca. __________ B.C.E.
520
Second return of Judahites to Judah; date of the books of Haggai and Zechariah
520 B.C.E.
Beginning of reign of Darius I in Persia
522 B.C.E.
Decree of Cyrus releases Israelites to return to Jerusalem
538 B.C.E.
When was the "decree of restoration" issued by the king of Persia?
538 B.C.E.
Approximate end of Ezekiel's prophetic career
573 B.C.E.
What is the date most often assigned to the destruction of Jerusalem and the beginning of the exilic period?
586 B.C.E
Destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians; Destruction of Jerusalem and second deportation of Judahites
586 B.C.E.
The final destruction of Jerusalem came in what year?
587 BCE
Ezekiel was deported to Babylon in ______________ B.C.E.
597
First deportation of Judahites to Babylon
597 B.C.E.
Beginning of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar in Babylon
605 B.C.E.
Fall of Ninevah
612 B.C.E.
Beginning of the reign of Josiah
640 B.C.E.
Which of the following best defines "Allegory?"
A complex story in which multiple imaginative elements represent real persons, places, or events. The story of the two sisters in Ezekiel 23 is a clear example.
The primary content of Ezekiel's final vision in chapters 40-48
A new temple
The book of Lamentations is characterized by which of the following literary features?
Acrostic Poetry
One estimate of the return of Ezra to Jerusalem
458 B.C.E.
The total length of time of the Exile was about how many years?
50 years
Completion of the Second Temple
515 B.C.E.
The temple was rebuilt ca. ____________ B.C.E.
516/515
The name "Nehemiah" means
"Comfort of YHWH"
The name "Haggai" means
"Festival"
The name "Daniel" means
"God is my Judge"
The name "Ezekiel" means
"God strengthens"
The name "Ezra" means
"Helper"
The name "Malachi" means
"My messenger"
The name "Zechariah" means
"YHWH remembered"
The Decree of Cyrus can be found in the Old Testament in __________.
2 Chronicles and Ezra
Beginning of Nehemiah's term as governor of Judah
445 B.C.E.
Which of the following best defines "Yehud"
After the Israelites were released from Babylonian captivity by the Persians, they returned to Judah but did not become a fully independent nation. Instead, their land became a province of the Persian Empire with limited autonomy. As a Persian province, the Jewish homeland was known by this name.
Which of the following best defines "Acrostic?"
An alphabetic pattern used in Hebrew poetry. Each line or group of lines in a poem begins with a successive letter of the alphabet. The entire book of Lamentations follows this pattern. Each of the four chapters is an acrostic poem.
Parts of the book of Ezra are written in what language other than Hebrew?
Aramaic
The book of Daniel is written in Hebrew and what other language?
Aramaic
Jerusalem was conquered and destroyed by which of the following empires?
Babylon
What nation conquered and exiled Judah?
Babylon
What nations were absent from Ezekiel's oracles against foreign nations?
Babylon and Syria
Daniel was also known as
Belteshazzar
Ezekiel's father was named
Buzi
Nehemiah's occupation was
Cup Bearer
Persian king who released the Judeans from captivity
Cyrus
The king of Persia who defeated the Babylonians was named
Cyrus
The theme of the book of Ezekiel is
the fall of Jerusalem and the Babylonian captivity were necessary measures for the God of grace to employ if he was to correct his disobedient people and draw them back from complete and permanent apostasy; however, the day is coming when YHWH will restore a repentant remnant of his people.