THEO 1001 3.1

Question 1

Some topics that Alter covers include...

Accepted Answer

The realtionship between narrative and dialogue, Contrasting characters (foils), Techniques of Repetition, Type-scenes

Question 2

The aim of Alter's work is the study of biblical literature as an art-form.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

In God’s covenant with Abraham, he promises Abraham ...

Accepted Answer

a land where his descendants could live., for Abraham's descendants to be a blessing to world., numerous descendants.

Question 4

We can tell that the stories in Genesis are examples of Israelite folklore because...

Accepted Answer

they are centered on a major ancestor or a family or group, that of Abraham

Question 5

God’s first instruction to Abraham directs him to ...

Accepted Answer

leave his father’s household.

Question 6

Fill in the blank: In Genesis 22, _____ endangers the fulfillment of one of God’s covenant promises to Abraham.

Accepted Answer

God’s command to sacrifice Isaac, Abraham’s son and heir, Sarah's infertility

Question 7

God begins to fulfill one of his promises to Abraham when ...

Accepted Answer

Isaac is born.

Questions 7