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Introduction to Old Testament
Introduction to Old Testament
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A quiz to introduce students to the Old Testament
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Hebrew word for Law; first five books of Hebrew Scriptures.
Canon
Torah
Prophets
Pentateuch
2
What is NOT one of the books of the Pentateuch?
Deuteronomy
Exodus
Genesis
Joshua
3
What does the lesson on Taylor swift teach?
One must understand historical context of the author/time.
All of the above.
One must understand the cultural context of the author/time.
One must understand the literary genre of the writing.
4
Collections of poetry about love, suffering, and wise sayings.
Prophetic books
Historical books
Pentateuch
Wisdom books
5
How do you write the second book of Kings, chapter 2, verse 8.
2 Kings 8:2
2nd book of Kings, chapter 2, verse 8
Kings 2, 2:8
2 Kings 2:8
6
How would you write the second chapter of Genesis through the ninth chapter.
Gen: 2,9
Gen: 2-9
2,9 Genesis
2-9 Genesis
7
God directly spoke through these Jewish reformers to both comfort and chastise the Israelites
patriarchs
prophets
kings
none of the above
8
All the books of the OT were written by one person.
False
True
9
The Bible is the most read book in the world.
true
False
10
Why do Christians believe human authors could write down God's word?
The human authors received inspiration from the Holy Spirit.
The writers were very smart.
Christians do not believe this.
The writers were angels.
11
How would you write chapters 3 and 5 of second Samuel but not 4.
2 Samuel 3-5
Samuel 2; 3, 5
2 Samuel 3:5
2 Samuel 3,5
12
Why is Israel important today?
in the middle of fertile crescent
Holy land for three faiths
important political and economic country
all of the above
13
Who was the original audience of the OT?
Jewish people
all of the above
Israelites
Hebrew people
14
How do Catholics read Bible?
with prayer
all of the above
as a unified whole
within the tradition of the church
15
Religion is an important foundational element for all cultures.
False
True
16
What is important to remember when reading OT?
Literary Context
Historical Context
Cultural Context
All of the above
17
How many books are in the Catholic Old Testament?
40
27
100
46
18
Where is Israel located?
Middle East
all of the above
near Mediterranean Sea
between Egypt, Jordan and Syria
19
Why does the Catholic OT have 7 more books than the Jewish and Protestant OT?
Catholics kept the Greek canon, called the Septuagint.
The Catholics adopted the original Hebrew canon.
We don't know.
Catholics adopted the Latin canon, called the Vulgate.
20
Official collection of inspired books of sacred scripture is called the
canon
testament
Torah
Pentateuch
21
Which books contain the history of the Jewish people from Joshua to Maccabees?
Prophetic books
Historical books
Pentatech
Wisdom books
22
What does the word testament mean?
book
covenant
testimony
canon
23
One can misunderstand the Bible if lines or passages are taken out of context.
false
true
24
God's revealing God's self through scripture is called
inspiration
revelation
salvation history
canon
25
What is the original Biblical name for the land of Israel?
Fertile Crescent
Palestine
Egypt
Canaan
26
When was the OT written?
between 0-1000 a.d.
before 1000 b.c.
between 1000-100 b.c.
after 0 c.e.
27
The US has a Judeo-Christian foundation.
False
True
28
What is the Greek name for first five books of the Bible?
Law of Moses
Torah
Septuagint
Pentateuch
29
In what language was the OT first written?
Greek
Latin
Hebrew
English
30
Which three religions trace their foundations to the Old Testament?
Judaism, Islam, Christianity
Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism
Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism
Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity
