Old Testament II Final
3rd Return under Nehemiah
444 BC
Temple rebuilding finished
516 BC
1st Return under Zerubbabel, temple foundation laid
539/536 BC
Nineveh, Assyria's capital, defeated by Babylon & the Medes
612 BC
Assyria besieged Jerusalem, taking most other cities in Judah in ____BC
701
Samaria fell too Assyria in ____ BC.
722
The year that Samaria fell was ___
722 BC
The Canaanite storm god, deity of agriculture and reproductive fertility
Baal
God's controversy with Israel was rooted in the conflicting religious ideologies of Canaanite __________and Hebrew Yahwism.
Baal worship
Major power in the ancient Near East ca. 612-539 BC
Babylonian Empire
Name four sign acts that Jeremiah uses to introduce and illustrate his messages of judgment and hope?
Burying the linen underwear, Jeremiah not being able to marry, Jeremiah goes to the potter's house and watches the reworking of spoiled clay, Jeremiah smashing the pot, Jeremiah buys a field from his cousin, Jeremiah's celibacy, the yoke
The means by which God reveals himself to, initiates relationship with, and establishes his presence among humanity by entering into a mutually binding agreement with a person or people
Covenant
In the books of 1 and 2 Samuel, Samuel functions as a ______________________. A. Prophet, king, and priest B. Servant, judge, and priest C. King, warrior, and prophet D. Prophet, priest, and judge
D. Prophet, priest, and judge
Which of the following is not a major theme of 1 and 2 Samuel? A. The Davidic covenant B. Kingship C. The ark of the covenant D. Reforming temple worship
D. Reforming temple worship
One of the major themes in the book of Malachi was the promise of an_______-like figure as a messenger of the covenant.
Elijah
A later editor probably added the "pro-Judah" portions of Hosea. True False
False
According to the book of Habakkuk, God is unjust in his dealings with the nations. True False
False
Because of internal evidence, namely the known date of the destruction of the city of Nineveh, it is logical to date the book of Nahum prior to 712 bc. True False
False
By Jeremiah's time all of the false prophets had been expelled from Judah. True False
False
Due to the mention of the reign of King Uzziah the book of Joel can be dated to 756 bc.
False
Habakkuk identifies himself as a priest in the line of Zadok. True False
False
Habakkuk, like Job, receives no answers to his questions about God's justice. True False
False
Hosea's message was delivered prior to Babylon's destruction of the northern kingdom in 722 BC. True False
False
Hosea's prophecy is solely focused on the northern kingdom. True False
False
In the book of Malachi, the oracles are interspersed with twenty rhetorical questions designed to leave the opponent devoid of further argumentation. True False
False
Joel insists that though things are currently bad they will quickly get better.
False
Joel is mentioned several times in the Old Testament outside of the book of Joel.
False
Malachi identifies himself as a part of the priestly family of Iddo. True False
False
Malachi is the last book of the Old Testament both in terms of position in the canon and chronology True False
False
Micah's ministry was set against the backdrop of the impending Babylonian invasion.
False
One of Joel's major indictments of Israel is in relation to the worship of Baal.
False
One of Micah's primary concerns centers around maintaining the Davidic line of kings.
False
Saul was gerneally viewed as a positive king. True False
False
The king of Nineveh in the book of Jonah has been identified as Tiglath Pileser III.
False
The major event which looms in the background of Habakkuk is the recent destruction of Jerusalem True False
False
The mention of the fall of the Egyptian city of Memphis is another factor which helps to the date the book of Nahum. True False
False
The ministry of Ezekiel took place in Jerusalem after the return from exile. True False
False
The ministry of the prophet Jeremiah spanned more than fifty years. True False
False
The only nation to which Amos does not speak an oracle of condemnation is Judah.
False
The primary purpose of the books of 1 and 2 Kings was to record Israel's continued covenant faithfulness. True False
False
The purpose of the book of Ezekiel was to promote the rebuilding of the temple. True False
False
The purpose of the book of Nahum was to pronounce the possibility of Nineveh avoiding destruction through repentance. True False
False
Though Hosea delivered his message to the northern kingdom, he was actually from Judah. True False
False
Though Jeremiah is called to deliver a difficult message he seems to have been able to carry out his duty as a prophet without any substantial personal struggles. True False
False
Though the Davidic covenant is significant in the books of 1&2 Samuel, it plays a fairly unimportant role in the rest of the Old Testament. True False
False
Zephaniah's oracles of judgment were focused solely on Judah. True False
False
Jonah claims to be the author the book of Jonah.
Fasle
A council of scribes and other Hebrew leaders reputedly founded after the Babylonian exile to reorganize Jewish religious life and culture
Great Synagogue
What are three ways that David shows himself to be a man after God's heart as king of Israel?
He is faithful in obedience when he kills Goliath, he spares Saul's life, and he builds an altr to the Lord.
What are three ways that Saul fails to represent God & his interests as king of Israel?
He uses the ark in a pagan way as a lucky charm, he seeks wisdom from men rather than from God, he didn't obey God and his orders to purge the land of everyone and everything like Samuel asked. He is a coward, he does not listen to the command of God, and he makes rash vows. He doesn't wait on God or trust him (especially before battle when he offers a sinful offering and consults a medium). Saul doesn't protect the people of Israel as God would, and Saul defies God's will by not killing king Agag. Saul lets jealousy of David consume him. He built a statue to himself as mighty instead of to the LORD as mighty.
The Minor Prophets, known as "The Twelve" in the Hebrew Bible, include the following books
Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi
Pictorial materials (especially conventional images and symbols) associated with a subject (often connected with kingship and religion in the ANE)
Iconography
Name two contemporary prophets of Ezekiel?
Jeremiah and Daniel
____________ was a wicked king of Israel who ruled during the ministry of Amos.
Jeroboam II
Evidence of David's nonaggression toward Saul can be seen in David's friendship and covenant with _________ Saul's son.
Jonathan
King of Judah (640-609 BC) during the ministry of Nahum
Josiah
King of Judah (640-609 BC) during the ministry of Zephaniah
Josiah
Who was the last good king in Judah?
Josiah
Sixth-century prophet of Judah whose name means "my angel" or "my messenger"
Malachi
King of Judah (695-642 BC) during the ministry of Nahum
Manasseh
Known as "The Twelve" in the Hebrew Bible, they are Hosea, Amos, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Obadiah, Joel, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi
Minor Prophets
Led the Chaldean rebellion against Assyria and established the independent Babylonian state
Nabopolassar
Prophesies against Nineveh
Nahum
Middle and late 700s BC, the time during which Hosea prophesied
Neo-Assyrian period
In the ___________of Jeremiah 31 God promises that God's law will be written on the heart, not etched on stone tablets.
New Covenant
Major Assyrian city in which Jonah ministered
Nineveh
Habakkuk 2:4b, "But the righteous will live by faith," is quoted by _____ in the New Testament.
Paul
Major power in the ancient Near East ca. 539-332 BC
Persian Empire
Period after the expulsion of Israel and Judah from the land
Postexilic
Period before the expulsion of Israel and Judah from the land
Preexilic
Why do Elijah and Elisha's ministries denouncing Baal worship ultimately fail to save the northern kingdom from the path to exile?
Primarily because of the religious syncretism. The LORD's name has been attached to the golden calves, so even when they repent of Baal worship they repent back to a syncretistic understanding of the LORD. This lack of true knowledge of God ultimately destroys the northern kingdom of Israel.
An OT prototype of apocalyptic literature that contains some of the elements and features of later intertestamental apocalyptic literature
Proto-apocalyptic
1 Samuel 1-4:12 introduces the reader to ________ who plays a very important role in the rest of 1&2 Samuel anointing Israel's kings.
Samuel
Assyrian king who threatened Judah
Sargon II
Which two Assyrian kings were major threats to Israel & Judah during Micah's ministry?
Sargon II & Sennacherib
A _________ is a large administrative district or territory of the Persian Empire ruled by a governor called a "satrap"
Satrapy
What is the significance of the implied comparison of Solomon to Pharaoh in his use of force labor?
Solomon enslaves God's people to build his house and the temple just like Pharaoh had enslaved God's people to build Egyptian cities. David's son Solomon is beginning to resemble Pharaoh more than David.
What is the name of the redeemed city at the end of the book of Ezekiel?
The LORD is there.
What is the main idea of 1&2 Samuel?
The main idea is God's covenant establishment with David, a man after God's own heart. A promise to establish God's kingdom.
What is a primary reason 1&2 Samuel are written?
They are written to establish David's kingship and clear his name as well as to establish God's convenant with David.
The Jews use the acronym TaNak to represent which parts of their Jewish scriptures?
Torah, Nevi'im, Ketuvim (Old Testament)
Amos opens his prophecy with oracles against the nations.
True
Amos preached during a prosperous period in Israel's history.
True
Application can be drawn from Micah 6:8 to understand the type of human conduct God desires.
True
Ezekiel is known for using bold and provocative language. True False
True
Habakkuk was concerned with the justice of God at a time when a wicked nation was prospering True False
True
In 1&2 Samuel one can observe both successes and failures by David. True False
True
In early Greek manuscripts, 1 and 2 Kings were combined in one volume with 1 and 2 Samuel to form a book called "Kingdoms," evidencing perceived unity of content and purpose True False
True
In interpreting the book, Jonah should be equated with the city of Nineveh.
True
It is likely that Manasseh or Josiah was in power when Nahum delivered his oracle. True False
True
Jeremiah deals with the issue of God's judgment of nations due to generations of compounded sin. True False
True
Jeremiah teaches that Yahweh is ruler over all nations. True False
True
Joel prophetically identified a current crisis as God's judgment on the community.
True
Legal terminology abounds in Hosea as God brings a "lawsuit" against Israel. True False
True
Malachi speaks out against idolatry, social injustice, and easy divorce. True False
True
Micah explicitly states his purpose.
True
Micah's message was that the people were guilty of injustice.
True
Micah's prophecy ends with an oracle of hope.
True
One of the major reasons for which Obadiah proclaims judgment on this pagan nation is because of its pride.
True
One of the purposes of the book of Hosea was to highlight the spiritual harlotry of Israel. True False
True
Preclassical prophets were not writing prophets True False
True
Several elements of apocalyptic literature reside in the writings of Ezekiel. True False
True
Some modern scholars deny that Ezekiel authored the book of Ezekiel. True False
True
The Assyrians had a reputation in the Old Testament for incredible cruelty. True False
True
The ark of the covenant was the most important religious artifact in Israel. True False
True
The book of Ezekiel is autobiographical in style, often utilizing the personal and possessive pronouns "I," "me," and "my." True False
True
The book of Habakkuk appears to have been written during a period of time when Assyrian power was on the decline. True False
True
The book of Jeremiah occupies more space in the Bible than any other book. True False
True
The book of Joel is quoted by Peter in his message on the day of Pentecost.
True
The book of Joel uses abundantly uses words, phrases, and motifs from many Old Testament prophetic books
True
The book of Jonah contains a word play on the term "overthrown."
True
The book of Jonah is unique among the Prophets in that it relates episodes from the life of Jonah instead of being a collection of oracles.
True
The books of 1&2 Kings end with a glimmer of hope True False
True
The books of 1&2 Samuel originally constituted a single book. True False
True
The books of Samuel make a defense of David's kingship. True False
True
The historical background of Joel's prophecy is difficult to ascertain.
True
The message of Malachi reflects conditions associated with pre-Ezra decline. True False
True
The name Malachi means either "my messenger" or "my angel." True False
True
The northern kingdom fell to Assyria in 722 bc. True False
True
The predominant theme of Malachi is Israel's covenant relationship with God and its True False
True
The purpose of the prophecies by Zephaniah was to initiate change in Judah by pronouncing God's judgment on wickedness. True False
True
There are possibly numerous "days of the Lord." True False
True
There is a "wisdom" tone to the prophecy of Habakkuk. True False
True
Within its context, Micah 6:8 should be understood as a statement that God wants obedience not sacrifice or religious ritual
True
Zephaniah was possibly a member of the royal household. True False
True
Zephaniah's message of judgment for Judah also included a message of eventual restoration. True False
True
A prophet descended from Hezekiah
Zephaniah
Ezekiel has been known as the _________. a. Watchman b. Watchdog c. Lookout d. Spy
a Watchman
Identify the various elements that are true of Jeremiah's calling. a. to tear down and destroy, to build up and plant b. to be compassionate c. to have people fight against him d. to prophecy to nations
a, c, and d
How many major divisions does Micah have? a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 7
a. 3
The city of Jerusalem fell in ________ a. 586/587 BC b. 722 BC c. 971/970 BC d. 612 BC
a. 586/587 BC
When did Josiah come to the throne of Judah? a. 609 bc b. 722 bc c. 701 bc d. 640 bc
a. 722 bc
What natural phenomena/event is referenced in Amos 1:1? a. An earthquake b. A whirlwind c. A tidal wave d. A famine
a. An earthquake
Nahum deals with which ancient Near Eastern empire? a. Assyria b. Babylon c. Egypt d. Persia
a. Assyria
Which nation is the archvillain of the Old Testament? a. Assyria b. Babylon c. Egypt d. Persia
a. Assyria
Who was the pagan nation threatening Judah during the time of Zephaniah's ministry? a. Assyria b. Babylon c. Persia d. Aram
a. Assyria
Micah ministered during the ________ crisis. a. Assyrian b. Babylonian c. Egyptian d. Judean
a. Assyrian
The nation of Judah was conquered by _________. a. Babylon b. Assyria c. Egypt d. Rome
a. Babylon
Jeremiah's scribe was _____________. a. Baruch b. Ezra c. Eliezer d. Accroupi
a. Baruch
At the end of the book of Jonah, God is __________ toward the Ninevites. a. Compassionate b. Angry c. Unforgiving d. Frustrated
a. Compassionate
The shrines of the golden calf were located at __________. a. Dan and Bethel b. Shechem and Gilgal c. Samaria and Tizrah d. Beersheba and Gaza
a. Dan and Bethel
One of the difficult interpretive issues for Joel is its _______. a. Date b. Type of writing c. Authorship d. Content
a. Date
Which two non-writing prophets functioned in the northern kingdom during the divided monarchy? a. Elijah and Elisha b. Nathan and Zechariah c. Isaiah and Jeremiah d. Samuel and Balaam
a. Elijah and Elisha
The book of Nahum contains many parallels to the book of ________ including vocabulary, phrasing, theme, and motif. a. Isaiah b. Amos c. Jonah d. Hosea
a. Isaiah
Habakkuk was a contemporary of which prophet? a. Jeremiah b. Isaiah c. Ezekiel d. Nahum
a. Jeremiah
The prophet Micah is specifically referred to in the prophetic book of ________________ a. Jeremiah b. Zephaniah c. Isaiah d. Ezekiel
a. Jeremiah
The prophet Zephaniah was a contemporary of the prophet ________________. a. Jeremiah b. Isaiah c. Nahum d. Amos
a. Jeremiah
Hosea is part of the _________. a. Minor Prophets b. Major Prophets c. Pentateuch d. Wisdom Literature
a. Minor Prophets
Prior to becoming a prophet Joel was a _________________. a. None of the above b. Priest c. Farmer d. Merchant
a. None of the above
Chapters 1-3 of Hosea are arranged in a chiastic literary pattern known as _____________. a. Palistrophe b. Acrostic c. Dirge d. Epigram
a. Palistrophe
God commanded Hosea to marry a ______________ named Gomer. a. Prostitute b. Handmaiden c. Servant girl d. Baroness
a. Prostitute
Who was the first king of Israel? a. Saul b. David c. Samuel d. Rehoboam
a. Saul
Who was the last king of the united monarchy? a. Solomon b. David c. Saul d. Rehoboam
a. Solomon
The canonical value of Ezekiel was called into question because of _________________. a. The prophet's understanding of temple ritual b. The lack of the use of the name of God in the book c. Several sections containing erotic poetry portraying human love d. Ezekiel's questioning of the Davidic line of kings
a. The prophet's understanding of temple ritual
By what type of natural disaster does Amos date his ministry? a. Tornado b. Thunderstorm c. Earthquake d. Volcano eruption
a. Tornado
Forty-seven of the fifty-five verses of the book of Malachi address Israel in the ________ person. a. first b. second c. third d. None of the above; Malachi is addressed specifically to Zerubabbe
a. first
In the books of Samuel, the people wanted which form of government to be instituted? a. Monarchy b. Oligarchy c. Democracy d. Theocracy
a. monarchy
A poetic composition in which sets of sequential letters (e.g., initial or final letters of the lines) form a word or phrase or the alphabet is called an _______________.
acrostic
How many lawsuit oracles did Micah give? a. 4 b. 3 c. 7 d. 5
b. 3
The fall of Jerusalem occurred in ________. a. 722 BC b. 587/6 BC c. AD 30 d. AD 70
b. 587/6 BC
Amos's prophecies were delivered to Israel at _____________, a site of syncretic worship. a. Samaria b. Bethel c. Dan d. Hazor
b. Bethel
The book of Obadiah pronounces divine judgment on what nation? a. Babylon b. Edom c. Assyria d. Damascus
b. Edom
The main question of the book of Habakkuk is, ____________________? a. How could God let Jerusalem fall b. How can those who are wicked go unpunished c. How can Israel survive without a temple d. How could God allow King Josiah to die
b. How can those who are wicked go unpunished
Micah was a contemporary of the prophet _______________. a. Jeremiah b. Isaiah c. Ezekiel d. Zephaniah
b. Isaiah
Hosea was a prophet to which kingdom? a. Judah b. Israel c. Egypt d. Assyria
b. Israel
Hosea the prophet operated during the northern kingdom's "golden age" under King __________. a. Jehu b. Jeroboam II c. Omri d. Pekah
b. Jeroboam II
According to the superscription of the book (1:1), the prophecies of Zephaniah are dated to the reign of ____________. a. Hezekiah b. Josiah c. Manasseh d. Ahaz
b. Josiah
The second section of the book of Nahum contains alternating addresses to Nineveh and ________. a. Thebes b. Judah c. Babylon d. Damascus
b. Judah
One of the major themes identified in Malachi is _________________. a. Temple and liturgy b. Marriage and divorce c. King and land d. Judgment of the nations
b. Marriage and divorce
Joel is part of the _________. a. Major Prophets b. Minor Prophets c. Pentateuch d. Wisdom Literature
b. Minor Prophets
Malachi's message is reminiscent of the ________ prophets. a. Exilic b. Preexilic c. Preclassical d. Postexilic
b. Preexilic
Ezekiel was a ______________. a. Magistrate b. Priest c. Scribe d. Farmer
b. Priest
What is the strongest evidence for Joel as a postexilic prophet? a. The mention of Baal worship b. Reference to the exile as a past event c. The use of the prophetic perfect d. Reference to Babylon
b. Reference to the exile as a past event
Jonah is angry because the people of Nineveh _________. a. Mock him b. Repent c. Refuse to repent d. Worship other gods
b. Repent
The Lord addresses Ezekiel by the title _____________ some ninety times in the book. a. Prophet b. Son of Man c. Mighty Man d. Son of Buzi
b. Son of Man
Jeremiah functioned as a prophet during which crisis in Israel's history? a. The Assyrian invasion b. The fall of Jerusalem c. The great locust plague d. The split of the northern and southern kingdoms
b. The fall of Jerusalem
Jeremiah uses sign acts to communicate his messages of judgment and hope to Judah. Which of the following is not a sign act used by Jeremiah? a. shattering a clay flask b. cutting off his hair with a sword c. buying a field from his cousin d. burying a linen belt
b. cutting off his hair with a sword
Which of these men was not one of Israel's kings? a. David b. Samuel c. Solomon d. Saul
b. samuel
In the book of Habakkuk the main instrument of God's judgment will be ______________. a. Plagues b. The Babylonians c. Drought d. The Assyrians
b. the Babylonians
The book of Jonah is structured with __________ roughly even sections. a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5
c. 4
Malachi is composed of a series of _______ oracles. a. 4 b. 5 c. 6 d. 7
c. 6
What is the most likely date for the prophecy of Zephaniah? 2/2 Points a. 697/696 bc b. 640/639 bc c. 627/626 bc d. 610/609 bc
c. 627/626 bc
Joel uses the image of ______________ to speak of impending invasion and devastation. a. Malnourished cows b. Withering crops c. A locust plague d. An epidemic of bubonic plague
c. A locust plague
The book of Joel is quoted in: a. 1 Peter b. 2 Peter c. Acts d. Galatians
c. Acts
The book of Jonah concerns the judgment of the city of Nineveh, the capital of ____________. a. Babylon b. Damascus c. Assyria d. Persia
c. Assyria
Ezekiel prophesied during the captivity by which nation? a. Assyria b. Egypt c. Babylon d. Persia
c. Babylon
Which of the following nations was not exerting pressure on Israel during Hosea's ministry? a. Judah b. Assyria c. Babylon d. Egypt
c. Babylon
Which of the following features is not indicative of apocalyptic literature? a. Strange visions and unusual symbols b. Eschatological judgment c. Divine absence in human history d. The ultimate victory of God
c. Divine absence in human history
King Solomon was known for all of the following except ___________. a. Ushering in a "golden age" b. Immense wealth c. Fighting the Philistines and recovering land that was lost d. Failure due to marriage to foreign wives
c. Fighting the Philistines and recovering land that was lost
Where is the message of the book of Habakkuk found? a. In the prophet's questions b. In the sins of the people c. In God's response d. In the prophet's prayers
c. In God's response
The book of Habakkuk is organized around several __________ by the prophet. a. Psalms b. Dirges c. Inquiries d. Monologues
c. Inquiries
Which of the following is not another name for Edom in the book of Obadiah? a. Hor b. Seir c. Jacob d. Esau
c. Jacob
Which of the following kings of Judah ruled during the ministry of Nahum? a. David b. Hezekiah c. Josiah d. Asa
c. Josiah
Jonah's theodicy is concerned with ____________. a. Unjust suffering b. Death of the righteous c. Leniency toward wickedness d. God's anger
c. Leniency toward wickedness
The apostasy of King _______________ for the five decades prior to the ministry of Zephaniah exacted a heavy spiritual toll on Judah. a. Hezekiah b. Josiah c. Manasseh d. Ahaz
c. Manasseh
Which prophet rebuked David? a. Elijah b. Elisha c. Nathan d. Samuel
c. Nathan
Habakkuk deals with God's justice on a/an __________ level. a. Individual b. Societal c. National d. Global
c. National
The book of Nahum opens with an introductory _____________. a. Lament b. Prayer c. Psalm d. Dirge
c. Psalm
The people in Malachi ask how they have _______ God. a. Served b. Loved c. Robbed d. Angered
c. Robbed
The returned exiles had difficulties with the _______. a. Persians b. Egyptians c. Samaritans d. Philistines
c. Samaritans
According to 1&2 Samuel, what reason below is not presented for why David should not be considered a usurper? a. Saul's unfounded animosity towards David b. David's nonaggression c. Saul's superb leadership d. Presentation of statements that affirm David's innocence
c. Saul's superb leadership
Which king made Nineveh his capital? a. Ashurbanipa b. Sargon c. Sennacherib d. Sargon II
c. Sennacherib
Which of the following was not a major theme in 1&2 Kings? a. Assessment of King Solomon b. Dynastic succession and charismatic leadership c. The ark of the covenant d. The golden calf cult
c. The ark of the covenant
The most likely background for the book of Obadiah is ________________. a. The fall of Assyria b. The death of King Hezekiah c. The fall of Samaria & Judah's 46 cities or the fall of Jerusalem d. The Edict of Cyrus
c. The fall of Samaria & Judah's 46 cities or the fall of Jerusalem
Which god does Jeroboam I say that his golden calves represent? a. Apis b. Baal c. Yahweh d. El
c. Yahweh
What is the final thing that happens to Jeremiah? a. he is taken to Babylon in the final deportation b. he is finally able to marry and settle down c. he is kidnapped and taken to Egypt d. he remains in Anathoth and lives on the land he purchased from his cousin
c. he is kidnapped and taken to Egypt
The message of Jonah concerns God's sovereign right to bestow_____________ on whomever he wills, even to the point of relenting from threatened destruction.
compassion
How many times does Ezekiel's chariot vision appear in the text? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
d. 4
Which covenant did Malachi cite specifically? a. Covenant of Levi b. Covenant of the fathers c. Covenant of marriage d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Which of the following is not a primary character in the books of Samuel? a. David b. Saul c. Samuel d. Elijah
d. Elijah
The Canaanite god Baal was a god of ______________ . a. The sea b. The sun c. Warfare d. Fertility
d. Fertility
Which other prophet's ministry also involved the city of Nineveh? a. Hosea b. Amos c. Micah d. Jonah
d. Jonah
Who was king when Jeremiah began his ministry? a. Ahab b. David c. Hezekiah d. Josiah
d. Josiah
Each of Micah's major divisions opens with a call to ________. a. Argue b. Repent c. Love d. Listen
d. Listen
Which of the following books does not contain an anti-Edomite oracle? a. Ezekiel b. Amos c. Isaiah d. Malachi
d. Malachi
Zephaniah indicted Judah for its corrupt officials and ___________. a. Social injustice b. Ritualism c. Keeping of the Sabbath d. Shameless refusal to repent
d. Shameless refusal to repent
All of the following are major themes in the book of Jeremiah except____________. a. The New Covenant b. God's policy with the nations c. False prophets d. The new temple
d. The new temple
Which of the following is not an interpretive option for Hosea's marriage to Gomer? a. Symbolic marriage b. One literal marriage: sequential narrative c. Two literal marriages d. Three literal marriages
d. Thre literal marriages
Which of the following policies did not contribute to the split of the kingdom? a. Political alliances to foreign nations by marriage b. Tendencies toward religious syncretism c. Proliferation of state bureaucracy d. Faithfulness to Yahweh
d. faithfulness to Yahweh
At the end of the books of Kings temple in Jerusalem is _______________.
destroyed
Micah was an _______-century prophet to Judah
eighth
Ezekiel highlighted the _________________________ of each generation to live according to God's commands, and in doing so refuted the unwarranted displacement of blame for God's punishment solely on the sinful behavior of previous generations.
individual responsibility
What two components are essential expressions of the Day of the LORD?
judgment and restoration
Two places in the book of Micah speak of royal ______________ who would serve as the Lord's instruments for saving Israel from her enemies.
kings
Hosea uses the name Ephraim, the largest tribe in Israel, to represent the whole northern kingdom. This figure of speech is called a
motif
The Bible Project describes the genre of the book of Jonah as a
satire
The golden calf idol worshiped in the shrines erected by Jeroboam with the extensive priesthood and religious calendar he established is an example of religious __________.
syncretism
Middle and late 700s BC, the time during which Micah prophesied
the Assyrian crisis
A major theme of Zephaniah was __________________ a time when the current state of affairs would be replaced by the Lord's intended order of things.
the day of the LORD
Eschatological day of judgment
the day of the LORD
Joel's main concern throughout the book was to address____________________ a time of destruction and judgment.
the day of the LORD
Another major theme of the book of Jonah is __________ or justifying the ways of God, which in the story of Jonah takes the form of God being justified to act as he pleases whether that is in mercy or judgment.
theodicy
