Intro to Bible Chapter 2 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

According to Enuma Elish, what does Ea create out of the remains of Apsu?

A dwelling place (with shrines)

According to Enuma Elish, what upsets Apsu and Tiamat at the outset of the epic?

Dancing and movement and energy

According to Enuma Elish, who defeats Tiamat to become the king of the gods?

Marduk

According to Enuma Elish, what is created out of the remains of Tiamat?

The heavens and the earth Signup and view all the answers

According to Enuma Elish, why were humans created?

To lift the burdens of the gods Signup and view all the answers

In Enuma Elish, what else is created at the beginning in addition to the cosmos?

The various gods themselves Signup and view all the answers

According to the Study Bible, what does the title 'Genesis' mean?

Origin or Birth Signup and view all the answers

According to the Study Bible, what is a key framework that structures and outlines the contents of Genesis?

The generational sequence of descendants (toledot) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Study Bible, how does it describe the composition of Genesis?

Genesis is a compilation of distinct sources over time. Signup and view all the answers

According to the Study Bible, what was the ancient perspective on the scientific truth of Genesis' account of creation?

It was not a significant concern until the rise of modern science Signup and view all the answers

According to the Study Bible, who wrote Genesis?

Tradition ascribes authorship to Moses, but Genesis is technically anonymous. Signup and view all the answers

According to Genesis, what was the Earth like before the seven days of creation?

It was formless and void Signup and view all the answers

According to Genesis, what does God do on the seventh day of creation?

He rested Signup and view all the answers

According to Genesis, how was Cain punished for killing Abel?

He was cursed and banished by God Signup and view all the answers

According to Genesis, why did God decide to send the Flood?

Because the Earth was full of violence Signup and view all the answers

According to Fee & Stuart's reckoning of the three levels of narrative, the bottom level is concerned with...

All the various individual narratives that comprise the Bible Signup and view all the answers

According to Fee & Stuart's reckoning of the three levels of narrative, the middle level is concerned with...

Covenants and the story of Israel Signup and view all the answers

According to Fee & Stuart's reckoning of the three levels of narrative, the top level is concerned with...

Creation, Fall, Redemption Signup and view all the answers

According to Fee & Stuart, what is true about Old Testament narratives?

OT narratives are not allegories or intended to teach moral lessons Signup and view all the answers

According to Fee & Stuart, what is provided as the final bit of advice regarding how to read biblical narrative?

Don't be a 'monkey-see-monkey-do' reader of biblical narrative. Signup and view all the answers

According to Fee & Stuart, what is the implicit teaching that can take place in narrative?

A teaching that is present in the story but not stated explicitly Signup and view all the answers

According to Fee & Stuart, what is the main reason why people misread biblical narrative?

Because of the assumption that the Bible is written directly to us Signup and view all the answers

According to Fee & Stuart, what is the most common kind of literature in the Bible?

Narrative Signup and view all the answers

According to Fee & Stuart, which of the following are characteristic of biblical narratives?

Biblical narrative is more scene-oriented rather than character-oriented, designed primarily for hearers rather than readers, Characterization often occurs through what the characters do and say rather than what that narrator says, and the narrators have a kind of 'omniscience' for the sake of the narrative Signup and view all the answers

According to Fee & Stuart, which of the following are listed as pitfalls to avoid when reading biblical narrative?

Allegorizing, Personalizing, Moralizing, and Decontextualizing Signup and view all the answers

According to Fee & Stuart, who is the protagonist of the biblical story?

God Signup and view all the answers

According to Gilgamesh, what is the name of the character who survives the Flood?

Utnapishtim Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Enuma Elish Overview

Ea creates a dwelling place with shrines from the remains of Apsu.
Apsu and Tiamat are disturbed by the noise and energy of movement in the universe.
Marduk defeats Tiamat, establishing himself as the king of the gods.
The heavens and the earth emerge from Tiamat's remains.
Humans are created to alleviate the gods' burdens.
The early cosmos included the creation of various gods alongside the universe.

Genesis Insights

'Genesis' translates to "Origin" or "Birth."
The text of Genesis is structured through a sequence of generational descendants (toledot).
Genesis is a compilation of distinct sources developed over time.
The scientific accuracy of Genesis' creation account wasn't a major concern until modern science emerged.
Traditionally, Moses is attributed as the author of Genesis, though it remains technically anonymous.

Creation Narrative

The Earth was initially formless and void before God's creation.
On the seventh day, God concludes His work by resting.

Cain and Abel

Cain's punishment for murdering Abel involves being cursed and exiled by God.
The Flood is a divine response to the prevalence of violence on Earth.

Narrative Structure by Fee & Stuart

The lowest narrative level encompasses individual narratives within the Bible.
The middle narrative level focuses on covenants and the story of Israel.
The highest narrative level addresses themes of Creation, Fall, and Redemption.
Old Testament narratives are not allegorical and do not aim to convey moral lessons directly.

Reading Biblical Narratives

Readers should avoid the "monkey-see-monkey-do" approach, which can lead to misinterpretations.
Implicit teachings can be found within narratives, conveyed by the story rather than explicitly stating them.
Misreading often occurs due to the assumption that the Bible speaks directly to contemporary readers.

Characteristics of Biblical Narrative

Narrative is the most prevalent literary form in the Bible.
Biblical narratives prioritize scenes over characters, designed for hearers rather than readers.
Characterization emerges through actions and dialogues, rather than direct description by the narrator.
Narrators possess a form of "omniscience," enhancing narrative perspectives.

Pitfalls in Reading

Common pitfalls include allegorizing, personalizing, moralizing, and decontextualizing biblical texts.
God is considered the protagonist of the biblical story.

Gilgamesh Reference

Utnapishtim is the character who survives the Flood in the Epic of Gilgamesh.

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Test your knowledge of Chapter 2 from the Bible with these flashcards focusing on key themes from the Enuma Elish. This quiz covers important characters and events that shape the narrative of the epic. Review and familiarize yourself with the concepts of creation, conflict, and divine hierarchy as presented in the text.