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What is a covenant?
A solemn promise between God and the people whom he has chosen.
Compare and contrast source criticism and redaction criticism.
source criticism focuses on the sources of biblical texts while redaction criticism examines how those texts were edited.
The ________________ is a gathering of different kinds of writings from different ______________ or sources. It focuses on the ______________________ and their relationship with God. The name Pentateuch literally means '__________ __________' and it includes a variety of types of literature including __________, laws, stories, speeches, and __________.
Pentateuch, authors, Chosen People, five books, myths, songs
Which view of God employs an anthropomorphic perspective?
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Which source places great emphasis on morality and the Law?
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Who is a central figure in the Elohist source?
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What types of lists and records does the Priestly Source include?
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What name does the Elohist source use for God?
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What is a key focus of the Yahwist source?
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What does the Deuteronomist source highlight?
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The first pages of the Bible tell the ____________ about God's ____________ of the world and human beings. The two creation stories explain what ______ wanted for all human beings, and the subsequent chapters tell of the first humans' loss of ________________ through sin. However, God promised to ___________ humanity from _______ immediately after this loss.
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What are three radical differences in the Genesis creation stories when compared with those of other civilizations?
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True or False? The two creation stories in Genesis are contradictory rather than complementary.
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Explain the difference between the gifts of Original Holiness and Original Justice.
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What does the story of the temptation of Adam and Eve illustrate about sin?
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The term ____________________ refers to the '__________' sin committed by Adam and Eve, and their choice affects all their __________________. It is sometimes simply called 'the _________' and describes their move from Paradise to __________. The term also describes the __________________ in human experience, which includes inner ______________, discord with others, apathy toward creation, and __________________ from God.
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True or False? The Protoevangelium—the 'first gospel'—is the initial sign that God did not abandon humanity's first parents or their descendants.
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Who are the 'New Adam' and the 'New Eve'?
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True or False? The stories of Cain and Abel and Noah and the Flood describe how Original Holiness spread in the world following the Fall.
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True or False? The divine-human covenants in the Bible resemble political suzerainty covenants in which one people or area was under the rule of a more powerful nation.
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True or False? Chapters 1-11 contain the prehistory portion of Genesis, which means that they took place before recorded history.
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What three promises did God make to Abraham in Genesis 12:2-3?
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Fill in the blanks: God _________________ his promises to Abram in a dream and later changed his name to ________________ and his wife's name to _____________ to show that they were beginning a completely new __________ together. God promised him that the covenant would continue through his __________________ throughout the ages.
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Study Notes
Covenant
- A covenant is a solemn promise between God and His chosen people, establishing a sacred relationship.
Source Criticism vs. Redaction Criticism
- Source criticism analyzes biblical texts to identify their original sources.
- Redaction criticism focuses on how different sources were edited and compiled into the final text.
Pentateuch
- The Pentateuch consists of diverse writings that represent different sources and focuses on the relationship between the Chosen People and God.
- Translated as "Five Books," it includes myths, laws, stories, speeches, and songs.
Anthropomorphic View of God
- A specific author employs an anthropomorphic view, attributing human characteristics to God.
Yahwist (J Source)
- Emphasizes morality and the Law and frequently uses the name YHWH for God.
Elohist (E Source)
- Centralizes the patriarch Abraham and refers to God as Elohim; it was the last tradition to be written down.
Priestly Source
- Characterized by the inclusion of census lists, genealogies, numbers, and dates.
First Creation Story Insights
- The Bible’s opening stories present God’s creation of the world and human beings.
- The narratives clarify God’s intentions for humanity and detail the consequences of the first humans’ sin, leading to a promise of salvation.
Differences in Genesis Creation Stories
- Genesis creation accounts reveal the singular nature of God, present humanity as created out of goodness, and describe a fundamentally positive relationship between God and His people.
Complementary Creation Stories
- The two creation stories in Genesis are complementary rather than contradictory, collectively conveying essential truths about human existence.
Original Holiness vs. Original Justice
- Original Holiness refers to sharing in God's divine life, while Original Justice signifies the absence of suffering, inner harmony, and relationships among creation.
Temptation of Adam and Eve
- The story illustrates the seductive nature of sin and its significant consequences.
Original Sin
- Original sin denotes the first sin of Adam and Eve, impacting all their descendants. It represents the fall from paradise, leading to inner turmoil, conflict, and separation from God.
Protoevangelium
- The Protoevangelium signifies the first indication that God did not forsake the first humans or their descendants.
New Adam and New Eve
- Jesus and Mary are referred to as the "New Adam" and "New Eve," symbolizing redemption.
Stories Following the Fall
- The tales of Cain and Abel and Noah’s Flood illustrate the spread of Original Holiness after humanity's disobedience.
Divine-Human Covenants
- Biblical covenants share similarities with political suzerainty agreements, emphasizing the hierarchical relationship between God and people.
Genesis Prehistory
- Chapters 1-11 of Genesis represent prehistory, occurring before recorded historical events.
God's Promises to Abraham
- God promised to Abraham: to make a great nation, to bless him, and to make his name great.
Fulfillment of God’s Promises
- God fulfilled His promises to Abram in a dream, changing his name to Abraham and his wife's name to Sarah, indicating a new life and covenant continuing through their descendants.
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This quiz covers key concepts from Chapter 4 of the Old Testament, focusing on the themes of creation, covenants, and the Exodus narrative. Test your understanding of critical theological terms and theories like source and redaction criticism. Gain insight into the Pentateuch and its authors through engaging flashcards.
