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The Pentateuch consists of the books Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and ______

Deuteronomy

The main theme of the Pentateuch is the origin of the world and the connection between God and ______

man

Genesis 1-11 outlines the history from creation to the origin of people groups and languages, all in need of ______

redemption

The book of Exodus describes the departure of the Israelites from ______

<p>Egypt</p> Signup and view all the answers

_______ is the fourth book of the Bible and carries forward the story of Israel after their exodus from slavery in Egypt.

<p>Numbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Deuteronomy is the fifth book of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and stands last in the section known as the books of the Torah, the Pentateuch, or The Books of _______.

<p>Moses</p> Signup and view all the answers

The name Deuteronomy comes from the Septuagint’s Greek title for the book, to deuteronomion, meaning “second law” or “repeated law,” a name tied to one of the Hebrew appellations for the book, Mishneh Torah. Deuteronomy must be written around the 7th century BC and attributed to _______ but still debatable.

<p>Moses</p> Signup and view all the answers

Deuteronomy consists of Moses' speeches, serving as a reminder of God's covenant and laws before Israel enters the Promised Land. It aims to reinforce the importance of obeying God's commandments and adhering to the _______.

<p>covenant</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Old Testament, the major prophets are Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and ______

<p>Daniel</p> Signup and view all the answers

The major prophets are called majors because their books are longer and the content has broad global implications. The major prophets are Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and ______

<p>Daniel</p> Signup and view all the answers

The book of Isaiah has 66 chapters in total and was written between the third and second centuries B.C. The major prophets are Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and ______

<p>Daniel</p> Signup and view all the answers

The book of Jeremiah was written in 605 BC, and the book of Lamentations was written in about 586 BC. The author of both books is the prophet ______

<p>Jeremiah</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Pentateuch

  • Consists of the books Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy
  • Main theme: the origin of the world and the connection between God and humanity

Genesis

  • Outlines the history from creation to the origin of people groups and languages, highlighting humanity's need for salvation

Exodus

  • Describes the departure of the Israelites from Egypt

Numbers

  • Fourth book of the Bible, carrying forward the story of Israel after their exodus from slavery in Egypt

Deuteronomy

  • Fifth book of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, standing last in the section known as the books of the Torah, the Pentateuch, or The Books of Moses
  • Named after the Greek title "to deuteronomion," meaning "second law" or "repeated law"
  • Written around the 7th century BC, attributed to Moses, but still debatable
  • Consists of Moses' speeches, serving as a reminder of God's covenant and laws before Israel enters the Promised Land
  • Aims to reinforce the importance of obeying God's commandments and adhering to the covenant

Major Prophets

  • Includes Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel
  • Called "majors" due to their longer books and content having broad global implications

Isaiah

  • Written between the third and second centuries B.C.
  • Comprises 66 chapters

Jeremiah

  • Written in 605 BC
  • Author: the prophet Jeremiah
  • Also wrote the book of Lamentations in about 586 BC

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Test your knowledge about the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Old Testament, and its main themes such as the origin of the world, the relationship between God and man, and the stories of the Israelites. Explore key figures like Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Moses, and understand the significance of Genesis as the foundation of the Bible.

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