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Match the following concepts with their definitions:
Match the following concepts with their definitions:
Ark of the Covenant = A container for the tablets of the Mosaic Law Atonement, Day of = A day to confront and remove past sins Covenant = A formal sacred treaty between two parties Code of Hammurabi = A Mesopotamian law code from the 18th century B.C.E.
Match the following empires or regions with their descriptions:
Match the following empires or regions with their descriptions:
Assyria = A major ancient empire in Mesopotamia Babylonia = Dominated Judah during the later 7th and 6th centuries B.C. Canaan = The region prior to its transformation into Israel Mesopotamia = Geographical area noted for its ancient civilizations
Match the following terms with their relevant religious aspects:
Match the following terms with their relevant religious aspects:
Berakah = An offering of thankfulness in Judaism Berit = The special covenant relationship with God Canaanite Religion = A polytheistic cult focused on fertility Book of the Twelve = A collection of twelve prophetic books
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Study Notes
Literary and Linguistic Terms
- Acrostic: An arrangement where letters (often the first) of words create a word or pattern, common in poetry or psalms.
- Aetiology: A narrative explaining the origin of a name, place, or custom.
- Akkadian: A Semitic language from Mesopotamia, with dialects Assyrian and Babylonian.
- Allegory: A literary form drawing point-by-point correspondences between two situations.
Historical and Cultural References
- Amarna: The ruins of the ancient Egyptian city Akhentaten, capital in the 14th century B.C.
- Am ha'aretz: Hebrew for "people of the land," referring to citizens or uninstructed groups in rabbinic literature.
- Amphictyony: A Greek term for a religio-political federation centered around a sanctuary dedicated to a deity.
- Ancient Near East (A.N.E.): A region encompassing Mesopotamia and Mediterranean territories.
Poetic and Theological Concepts
- Anthropomorphic: Attributes human qualities to nonhuman entities.
- Antithetic parallelism: Poetic structure where the second line contrasts the first.
- Apocalyptic Literature: Text reveals end-of-world scenarios or divine judgement, often containing hopeful visions for the oppressed.
Religious Texts and Languages
- Apocrypha: Books not included in the Hebrew Bible but found in the Christian Old Testament.
- Aramaic: A Semitic language similar to Hebrew, emerging around the 9th century B.C.
- Archaeology: Study of historical material remains.
Symbolism and Culture
- Archetype: Recurring symbols, situations, or characters in literature.
- Ark of the Covenant: Container for the two tablets of the Mosaic Law.
- Armageddon: Equated to the final battle between good and evil, derived from Hebrew meaning "mountain of Megiddo."
Empires and Societies
- Assyria: An ancient empire in Mesopotamia dominant from the 9th to 7th centuries B.C.
- Babylonia: An ancient empire in southern Mesopotamia, influential over Judah during the 7th and 6th centuries B.C.
Religious Practices and Texts
- Day of Atonement: Observed 10 days after the Jewish New Year, for confronting and removing past year’s sins.
- Atrahasis Epic: Babylonian account of humankind's creation.
Cultural Terms and Codifications
- Baal: Canaanite term for 'lord'; often refers to a specific storm god.
- Berakah: A Hebrew term for "blessing," an expression of gratitude towards God.
- Berit: Hebrew for "covenant," indicating a sacred relationship between God and the Jewish people.
Legal and Narrative Traditions
- Birthright: Inheritance rights granted to the first-born son.
- Book of the Covenant: Collection of laws found in Exodus 20:22-23:33.
- Book of the Twelve: A compilation of twelve prophetic texts known as the Minor Prophets.
Regional and Religious Context
- Canaan: Term for the region and its inhabitants before becoming Israel.
- Canaanite Religion: A polytheistic belief system focused on fertility, prevalent among Israel's neighbors.
- Canon: A recognized list of authoritative religious writings.
Literary Devices
- Chiasmus: A rhetorical structure where the second part mirrors the first in reverse order for emphasis (e.g., ABBA).
- Climactic parallelism: Poetic structure where the second line echoes the first while adding new meaning.
- Code of Hammurabi: A comprehensive Mesopotamian legal code from the 18th century B.C., reflecting similarities to biblical laws.
Philosophical and Theological Constructs
- Cosmological Myth: Suggests reality is a unified and organized entity comprising a singular essence.
- Covenant: Formal agreement between parties, particularly concerning the relationship between God and Israel.
- Covenant Code: Outlines behavioral expectations stemming from the covenant.
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