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What is the main theme of the book of Ezekiel?
What is the main theme of the book of Ezekiel?
During which years was the prophet Ezekiel active?
During which years was the prophet Ezekiel active?
What is the primary characteristic of God that Ezekiel emphasizes?
What is the primary characteristic of God that Ezekiel emphasizes?
How many chapters does the book of Ezekiel contain?
How many chapters does the book of Ezekiel contain?
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In which position is the book of Ezekiel located in the Old Testament?
In which position is the book of Ezekiel located in the Old Testament?
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What is the result that God will bestow upon his people, according to Ezekiel?
What is the result that God will bestow upon his people, according to Ezekiel?
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What is the time period during which the book of Daniel takes place?
What is the time period during which the book of Daniel takes place?
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What is the main theme of the book of Daniel?
What is the main theme of the book of Daniel?
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What is the approximate date when the book of Daniel was written?
What is the approximate date when the book of Daniel was written?
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What is the significance of the story of Hosea and his wife Gomer?
What is the significance of the story of Hosea and his wife Gomer?
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What is the main difference between the books of Daniel and Hosea?
What is the main difference between the books of Daniel and Hosea?
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What is the place of the book of Hosea in the Bible?
What is the place of the book of Hosea in the Bible?
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Study Notes
Book of Daniel
- The book is set during the Babylonian exile (587-537 B.C.) but was written around 165 B.C. during the time of the Maccabees.
- The author is unknown.
- The book's theme is that God is the Master of history, directing it towards a set goal.
- Those who trust in God and avoid idol worship will be blessed, either in this life or the next.
- Idol worship is considered vain and stupid.
Outline of the Book of Daniel
- Part One: Stories about Daniel (1:1-6:28)
- Daniel at the court of the king of Babylon (1:1-21)
- The four world empires and the Eternal Kingdom (2:1-49)
- The adoration of the golden statue (3:1-97)
- The king's madness (3:98-4:37)
- The banquet and the writing on the wall (5:1-30)
- Daniel survives in the lions' den (6:1-28)
- Part Two: Visions of Daniel (7:1-12:13)
- The four beasts and the son of man (7:1-28)
- The ram, the he-goat, and the little horn (8:1-27)
- Interpreting Jeremiah's prophecy of seventy weeks (9:1-27)
- The Persian, Greek, and Seleucid eras (10:1-11:45)
- The final resurrection (12:1-13)
- Part Three: More stories about Daniel (13:1-14:42)
- Daniel decrees justice for Susanna (13:1-64)
- The idol Bel and the greedy dragon (14:1-42)
Book of Hosea
- Hosea is the first of the twelve minor prophets and comes after the book of Daniel.
- The book contains fourteen chapters.
- Hosea lived in the northern Kingdom of Israel under Jeroboam II (786-746 B.C.) and began to prophesy around 745 B.C.
- The theme of the book is the love and fidelity of the Lord Yahweh for his people.
- Hosea uses his marital trials as an example of God's love and fidelity.
Book of Ezekiel
- The book of Ezekiel is located after Baruch and before Daniel.
- It contains forty-eight chapters.
- The prophet Ezekiel was active between 593 and 571 B.C. and the book was finalized around 550 B.C.
- The main theme of the book is the need for inner conversion on the part of each person.
- Ezekiel emphasizes the glory of the Lord, his holiness, and his utter otherness.
- He makes a sharp distinction between the sacred and the profane.
- He prophesies the need for a new heart and a new spirit in order to be acceptable to God.
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Description
This quiz covers the book of Ezekiel in the Bible, including its location, date, author, and theme. Learn about the prophet Ezekiel's life and the final form of the book. Test your knowledge of Ezekiel's prophecies and messages.
