Quiz #11

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Among the indications that Job is an ancient story are all but the following

...

What is the verse in Genesis which describes the sexual intimacy of marriage?

2:24-25

How many proverbs did Solomon write?

3,000

What is the key verse in the Song of Songs? (Check the notes!)

8:7

What are the range of dates possible for the book?

960-931 B.C

What are the ways that the book has been interpreted over the years? (Class notes.)

Allegorical, Typological, Prophetic, and Literal

What are the two creatures that God described in his second speech?

Behemoth and leviathan

In which chapter is Wisdom personified as a woman?

Ch 8

What is the "common destiny" that awaits all men?

Death

Whose speech set the stage for God to speak?

Elihu

Who began the first cycle of speeches in Job 4?

Eliphaz

The name Job is related to the Hebrew word for . . .

Enemy

Which other Old Testament book refers to Job?

Ezekiel

The book of Job concerns itself with the question of...

Faith in a sovereign God

(T/F) The Hebrew of Job is straightforward and easy to read

False

T/F The writer of Ecclesiastes finds pursuit of wealth a satisfying life goal

False

Zophar insisted that Job's main problem was...(see 11:4-6)

Hidden sin

From whom did King Lemuel learn his proverbs? (See 30:1-33, 31:1-9)

His mother

What New Testament book refers to Job as a real person?

James

What does the word Behemoth mean?

Large

What is the theme of Ecclesiastes?

Meaningless

According to Jewish tradition, the book of Job was written by....

Moses

What is a major weakness of the "Shepherd Hypothesis"?

No way to tell Solomon and the Shepard apart

At what point in history is the story of Job set?

Patriarchs

According to Jewish tradition, when was Proverbs 31:10-31 to be recited?

Sabbath

Who is the woman who is the bride in this book?

Shulammite

What are two examples of Wisdom literature from the post-exilic period?

Sirach and the wisdom of Solomon

The book claims to be written by

Solomon

Who is the author associated with most of the Book of Proverbs?

Solomon

What is emphasized the most in the wisdom of the Book of Proverbs?

Successful living and character

(T/F) According to Job, God is in control of everything, even Satan.

True

(T/F) Job's three friends represent an oversimplified orthodoxy which is based on a misreading of wisdom tradition.

True

(T/F) Some scholars think Job is a commentary on Deut 28.

True

T/F God's good gifts are to be received humbly and enjoyed fully as blessings from God.

True

T/F: According to Ecclesiastes, we ought to enjoy life because it is a gift of God

True

T/F: According to Song of Solomon, love is both pleasurable and painful.

True

T/F: In a Jewish wedding, the bride walked to her groom's home accompanied by her closet friends.

True

T/F: The Song of Solomon uses extravagant and unlikely metaphorical language.

True

What does the name Satan mean?

adversary

What does the title of this book mean?

best of songs

The word "heart" in the Bible is used metaphorically for... (see Prov 4:23)

center of ones inner life and orientation to God

What are some of the metaphors for this theme?

chasing after the wind

To whom does the woman often address her speeches?

daughter of Jerusalem

What phrase is repeated three times as a warning to the young lovers? (See 2:7, 3:5 and 8:4)?

do not stir up or awaken love before it pleases

(T/F) The book of Proverbs has a clear and easy to follow outline

fales

(T/F) According to the Intro in the ESVSB, Qohelet is best understood as a skeptical iconoclast.

false

(T/F) In Job's first test, he did not sin, but after the second he cursed God.

false

(T/F) In the end of the story the Lord rewards the three friends for comforting Job.

false

(T/F) Job's wife was helpful and supportive in his trials.

false

(T/F) Proverbs has a lack of interest in the covenant, law and Temple.

false

T/F SoS and Proverbs agree in their condemnation of sexuality within marriage.

false

What is a key repeated phrase in Ecclesiastes which is foundational to all wisdom lit, especially Proverbs.

fear the God

In Proverbs, the fool always chooses..

foolishness

Where are the emotions located in the Ancient Near East worldview?

guts and intestines

What does the name Elihu mean?

he is God or Yahweh is God

How does the book present Job's wealth?

his Possesions

What is the metaphor used for the bride's body in chapter 1?

horse/Mare

According to the first seven verses of the book, what is the purpose of Proverbs?

instill wisdom, to fear the Lord, and the out works of the covenant life

Who are the persons responsible for the sayings in chapter 30 -31?

king Lemuel and Augur

The Song of Solomon celebrates God's gift of...

love and marriage

What is the repeated "theme" of 1:2?

meaningless

What are some of the things that Qohelet tries in a quest to find satisfaction in life?

pleasure, money, wisdom, food, achievement

The best definition of the word Qohelet is...

preacher/teacher

What parts of the Book of Job creates a literary framework?

prose

What is the occupation of the man and woman in the book?

shepherds and a king

What was a common term of endearment in ancient love poetry? (See 5:1)

sister

What Babylonian text has a passage similar to Ecclesiastes?

skip (old question)

What Egyptian document covers similar themes to Ecclesiastes?

skip (old question)

What is the Babylonian work most similar to Job?

skip (old question)

What is the Egyptian wisdom book, written about 1250 B.C., which is similar to Proverbs 22:17-24:22?

the instruction of Amenemope

Which part of the Book of Job is written in prose?

the intro and the end

Where does Job live?

the land of Uz

(T/F) Even though Job is not an Israelite, he still worships the one true God

true

(T/F) In Proverbs, the fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom.

true

(T/F) King Hezekiah is responsible for collecting some of the proverbs of Solomon found in the book.

true

(T/F) Proverbs teaches that God's will is intensely practical

true

T/F: Proverbs is an anthology which does not come from any one time.

true (anthology means collection)

What phrase, appearing more than 30 times in the book, describes life on earth?

under the sun

God spoke to Job from a....

whorlwind


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