Book of Joshua

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When was the earliest form of the book of Judges written?

750 B.C.

950 B.C.

850 B.C. (correct)

550 B.C.

What was the event that happened to Lot's wife?

She was turned into dust

She was turned into salt (correct)

She was turned into a pillar

She was turned into a stone

Who was the central figure in the story of the fall of the walls of Jericho?

Joseph

Abraham

Jacob

Joshua (correct)

How many cycles of legends are there in the remaining chapters of the book?

Four Signup and view all the answers

What was the event that occurred when Joshua took leadership?

The entry into Canaan Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the king mentioned in I Samuel?

Saul Signup and view all the answers

What was the event that occurred to the sun and the moon?

They stood still Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the book where the story of Joseph is told?

Genesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the lowest land elevation found in Israel?

-396 m Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the valley that occupies the rift between the Dead Sea and the Red Sea?

Arava Valley Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the mountain located in the far north near Safad?

Mount Meron Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the sea that Israel borders in the southwest?

Red Sea Signup and view all the answers

When was the State of Israel established?

May 14, 1948 Signup and view all the answers

What is the average elevation of the mountains in Israel?

600 m Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the plain that extends from Haifa to Beth Shean?

Plain of Esdraelon Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the lake that was drained in the 1950s?

Lake Hula Signup and view all the answers

What is a unique feature of the Hebrews' monotheistic religion?

Belief in an unseen God, Jehovah, who is not identified with images or sacrifices Signup and view all the answers

What is the literary collection that became the sacred scripture of the Jews?

This collection of psalms and hymns Signup and view all the answers

What is the first part of the Christian Bible that originated from the Hebrews?

The Old Testament Signup and view all the answers

What was the condition of the government in the early days of the Hebrews' rule in Palestine?

The tribes had a republic Signup and view all the answers

Why is ancient Hebrew literature widely known?

Because of its literary charm and merit Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first king of Israel?

Saul Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of Saul's rule in Israel?

40 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of the Bible in terms of sales?

It is the bestseller among all published books Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theme of the passage in Ecclesiastes?

The fleeting nature of human knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is the speaker's attitude towards childhood in the passage?

Nostalgic and romanticized Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Psalm 23?

The guidance and protection of God Signup and view all the answers

What is the occupation of Elimelech in the Story of Ruth?

None of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for Elimelech's move to Moab?

Due to a famine in the land Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Ecclesiastes 3:1-8?

A reflection on the cycles of life Signup and view all the answers

What is the speaker's tone in Ecclesiastes 3:9-10?

Contemplative and reflective Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between faith, hope, and charity in 1 Corinthians 13:13?

Charity is the greatest, faith is secondary, and hope is least Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason Boaz asked the kinsman redeemer to drop more grains in the field?

So Ruth could gather more grains to take home Signup and view all the answers

Who took pity on the man who fell victim to the robbers?

The Good Samaritan Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the son of Ruth and Boaz?

Obed Signup and view all the answers

Why did Jesus tell the people not to take the first seat at a wedding feast?

Because someone more distinguished may be invited Signup and view all the answers

Who was the great-great-grandmother of King Solomon?

Ruth Signup and view all the answers

What was the relationship between Joseph and Mary?

Husband and wife Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of taking the first seat at a wedding feast?

You would be asked to take a lower seat Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Jesus' parable about the wedding feast?

To teach about humility Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Joshua and the Hebrew Bible

Joshua assumes leadership of the Hebrews after Moses' death and leads them into Canaan, fighting battles against hostile tribes.
The book of Joshua is believed to have been written between 950 B.C. and 350 B.C. and is a compilation of four principal sources (I.E.P.D. Documents).
The book describes the entry into Canaan and the fall of the walls of Jericho, as well as the stilling of the sun and moon.

Genesis and the Creation Story

Genesis chapters 1-11 contain accounts of the creation of the world and man, the fall of Adam and Eve, Cain's murder of Abel, Noah's flood, and the Tower of Babel.
The remaining chapters (12-50) deal with four cycles of legends revolving around Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph.

Judges and the History of the Hebrews

The book of Judges (written around 850 B.C. in its earliest form and 550 B.C. in its present form) is a saga of the life and battles of the Jews under the judges.
Famed passages include the exploits and song of Deborah (4-5), Gideon's battles (6-8), the story of Abimelech (9), and the story of Jephthah's daughter (11) and Samson (13-16).

I Samuel and the Kingdom of Israel

I Samuel (written around 550 B.C.) is a continuation of Hebrew history under the judges and under Saul, the first king.

The State of Israel and Its Geography

The State of Israel is an independent republic located in southwest Asia, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba.
The country's terrain includes the Hula Valley, the Sea of Galilee, the Jordan River, and the Dead Sea, as well as the Arava Valley and the Negev Desert.
Mount Meron, located in the north, is the highest point in Israel.

The Hebrews and Their Monotheistic Religion

The Hebrews believed in Jehovah, an unseen God who was never identified with images or sacrifices.
The worship of Jehovah was tied to right behavior in compliance with the Ten Commandments.
The Hebrews' monotheistic religion differs from that of the Egyptians.

The Rulers of the Hebrews and the Old Testament

The first rulers of the Hebrews were patriarchs, and eventually, they demanded a king.
The first king of Israel was Saul, followed by David, who was succeeded by Solomon.
The Old Testament is a collection of 39 books, including the Book of Job, Psalms, and Prophecies, which forms the literary inheritance of the nations of Europe, the Philippines, and the Western continents.

The Story of Ruth and the Parable of the Good Samaritan

The story of Ruth describes the life of Ruth, a Moabite woman who married an Israelite, became widowed, and eventually married Boaz, becoming the great-grandmother of King David.
The parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) teaches about the importance of charity and neighborly love.

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This quiz covers the Book of Joshua, which tells the story of Joshua's leadership after Moses' death, the entry into Canaan, and battles against hostile tribes. It is based on four principal sources and features famous passages.