OT Final Exam Spring 2022

According to the book of Judges, what was the failure of the people?

One of the primary characteristics of Israelite Wisdom Literature is:

Why was Jerusalem a good choice for the capitol of the newly united monarchy under king David?

Identify the two historical settings that Prof. Purcell proposed for the composition of the Deuteronomistic History

Nahum is a prophetic book concerned with God's love for Nineveh

To whom does God refer as “my anointed” (“my messiah”) in Isaiah 45?

Which of the following themes is not a primary concern of the J material in the Creation and Primeval History?

In its original context, the book of Deuteronomy primarily served to:

According to Amos, the “Day of Yahweh” is:

According to the book of Jonah, Jonah is a prophet sent to cry out to:

Among ancient Near Eastern flood stories, with whom do scholars most often compare Noah in the Genesis flood account?

In what language was the Old Testament originally written?

What Pentateuchal sources are combined to make up the Creation narrative in Genesis 1–2?

The book of Joshua is primarily concerned with:

Nineveh is the capital of Egypt?

What distinguishes Hebrew poetry from Hebrew narrative?

Which of the following was *not* one of the threats that led to the need for a monarchy in 1–2 Samuel?

In the book of Amos, God rejects sacrificial offerings because:

What three avenues of life and practice does Leviticus affirm for the Israelites to live holy lives before their God?

Which of the following is not placed among the Nevi’im (the Prophets) in the Jewish division of the Hebrew Bible?