Old Testament Ackerman Loyola Academy

Writing that has symbolic and dual meanings

Songs, poems or verses based on emotions meant to help the reader- originally sung

Jeremiah predicts a convenant written on the Israelites hearts and that they will be made:

Christians are called in our vocation to do:

Evil woman who worshiped Baal.  Falsely accused prophets. Thrown out window, eaten by wild dogs

Prophet known for his Apocalyptic writings.  (End of world)  Thrown to lions but not attacked

Princess who overcame shyness to out herself as Israelite to dictator king & saved her people.

Article of clothing worn by Joseph that was very controversial and got him into big trouble

By Reading the Old Testament we can learn about Symbolic messages about God and . . .

Spiritual leader and prophet of early Israel who helped select Saul as first king.  

Prostitute with a heart of gold who befriended Joshua's spies and put red cord out window

Which in NOT a Question to ask about "LITERARY" bIblical critique:

This man was killed by his own brother due to jealousy

Faithful woman who stuck with her mother in law when all the men in the family died

King who released the Israelites from captivity thus ending their exile

Type of story rich with symbolism that explains a natural phenomenon

Important prayer for Israelites: "Hear O Israel, The Lord is Our God, the Lord alone."

Sign of the covenant for Abraham?

The most common sin of Israelites throughout their history

After Israel split in two due to civil war, this was name of Southern kingdom

Teaches us that sometimes suffering is unexplainable but we must trust God nevertheless

Short practical verses that offer wise advice to us

Which is NOT part of Biblical Criticism

Prophet who preached about a covenant "written on your hearts".  Suffered terribly.

Prophet who wrote NOTHING down and counseled David telling him he was guilty of murder

Another word for "interpretation" is

This prophet predicted that Immanuel would come - the Prince of Peace

Jeremiah's covenant is:

First King of Israel. Mentally unstable. Jealous of David.  Originally favored by God.

4 types of Psalms include Lament, Praise, Thanksgiving, and . . .

Nasty ruler of Babylon who took the Israelites captive in the Exile

Crazy prophet who ate the scroll of scripture.  Stared at a clay model of Jerusalem for 1 year.

Inspiration where God influences the outcome

A "Fundamentalist" reading of Scripture is the same as a one that is:

You could say this man started 3 religions - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

The Song of Songs can be taken literally as love between a man and woman or . . .

The word "Israel" means . . . 

The predicted Prince of Peace was, AT THE TIME, thought to be . . .

Prophet who was poor farmer and spoke out against greed and rights of poor.

He faced many adversities such as losing family and animals, yet he kept his faith