Deuteronomy Midterm Study PART 1!!

Question 1

Olson argues that the structure is marked by parallel superscriptions that introduce the respective sections of the book

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

Olson argues that Moses’ death is the key theme of Deuteronomy’s first and last sections but not those in between.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Deuteronomy provides biblical antecedent and grounding for Pentecostal/charismatic biblical hermeneutics.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

Olson thinks the best identification of the form of the book of Deuteronomy is that of a political constitution.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

My article on Deuteronomy & the Fire of God, like Deuteronomy itself, presents a story that leads into the main message.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

Direct reference to the fiery theophany of God on Mount Horeb (or Sinai) can be found in every single one of Deut.'s __.

Accepted Answer

Major Sections

Question 7

Deut. 2-3 draws an instructive contrast between God’s giving something and God’s withholding something.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

In Deut 5 the laws move from concerns about proper relationship to God to concerns about proper relationships to humans

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

Dr. Moore relates his discussion of Deuteronomy’s view of divine revelation to post-modern approaches to the Bible.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

Deut. 4 poses a striking pair of theological claims that highlight God as both “a consuming fire” and “a merciful God”.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

The opening paragraph of Deut. (1:1-5) shows no interest in geographical context.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

None of the nations encountered by the Israelites in Deut. 2-3 were genetically or ethnically related to them.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 13

Olson argues that the structure of the entire book of Deuteronomy is paralleled in the structure of Deut. 5.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

The declaration of the Shema that “YHWH is one” points to YHWH’s __.

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 15

Theophany is a theological term that refers to an instance when God __.

Accepted Answer

Appears

Question 16

After YHWH gives Israel the Decalogue at Horeb, the people ask to remain before God, but God turns down their request.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 17

Moore's is a charismatic interpretation of Deut. that sees Deut. itself as an effort at charismatic interpretation.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

Deut. 4 moves from remembrances of Israel’s past to anticipations of Israel’s future.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 19

An important motif in Deut. 4 is the heart (lav).

Accepted Answer

True

Question 20

In “Canon and Charisma" Deut promotes an approach to divine revelation that observes both scripture and prophecy

Accepted Answer

True

Question 21

Deuteronomy 1 recounts episodes that involve problems that arise from the promised blessings of __.

Accepted Answer

Descendants and land

Question 22

Decalogue commands in Deut. 5 each reflect and extend aspects of God’s liberation of Israel from Egypt.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 23

The large stature and size of some of the peoples Israel encountered is a motif that appears in Deut. 2-3.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 24

Deut. 4:7-8 highlights a striking juxtaposition between a “God so near” and a “Torah so righteous”.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 25

Among the nations mentioned in Deut. 2-3, one that is not mentioned is the __.

Accepted Answer

Philistines

Question 26

Olson sees indirect reference to the theme of Moses’ death in both of the major episodes of Deut.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 27

Deut. 5 shows us that God’s law is set within the context of God’s grace.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 28

Deut. 2-3 recalls how God forbade the Israelites to take certain lands that He had given to other nations.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 29

Olson advances the view that the main theme of Deuteronomy is Moses' __.

Accepted Answer

Death

Question 30

Moore's interpretation of Deut. benefits from the recent shift from exclusive emphasis on historical criticism to __.

Accepted Answer

Literary Approaches

Question 31

Wright thinks Deut. 4 serves to stress the audible aspect more than the visible dimension in Israel’s faith.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 32

Deut. 2-3 continues the story of Israel’s journey through wilderness up to a the first conquests of the new generation.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 33

Deut.1 presents the story of Israel’s journey as it moves forward from Mount Horeb.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 34

Dr. Moore notes how Deuteronomy promotes a view of divine revelation that emphasizes head over heart.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 35

In Deut. 5:29, YHWH exclaims his longing that his people would always have a heart that __.

Accepted Answer

Fears Him

Question 36

Dr. Moore argues that Deuteronomy promotes a view of divine revelation that emphasizes hearing over seeing.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 37

Wright sees merit in each of several different ways of viewing the structure of the book of Deuteronomy.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 38

The locations mentioned in the preamble of Deuteronomy have been well established through archaeological evidence.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 39

Wright sees Deuteronomy as “a book on the boundary”.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 40

The episodes recounted in Deut. 1 are not recounted in any previous accounts in the Pentateuch.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 41

The Hebrew verb shema combines the nuances of listening and obeying.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 42

Like Deut. 2-3, Deut. 4 downplays Israel’s uniqueness among the nations.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 43

Wright points out that the child’s question about statutes is to be answered with a story about God’s saving acts.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 44

Wright thinks Deuteronomy’s specific laws do not have specific ethical relevance for contemporary life.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 45

Wright discusses how Deut. 1 makes an important reference to God’s covenant with Abraham.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 46

Olson sees Deut. 7-10 highlighting various idols that can be found universally in all cultures and generations.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 47

The superscription, “This is the commandment”, is seen by Olson to refer to the first and greatest commandment.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 48

Both “the law of the king” and “the law of the prophet” in Deut contribute significantly to Deut's view of revelation.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 49

Wright develops several points in favor of Deuteronomy’s missionary relevance.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 50

The narrative recalled in Deuteronomy 1 is self- __.

Accepted Answer

critical

Question 51

Modern scholarship has connection between the book that is found in 2 Kgs 22-23 and the book of Deuteronomy.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 52

Deut. 2-3 features the transition from the old generation to the new generation.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 53

Dr. Moore in C&C notes the significant connotations in the Hebrew term for “word,” which is __.

Accepted Answer

davar

Question 54

Deut. 1 ends on a positive note.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 55

Moore's article challenges the prevailing view of an absolute antithesis between academic criticism and __.

Accepted Answer

Faith Confession

Question 56

The preamble of Deuteronomy presents a context of Israel __.

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 57

Deuteronomy 1 shows a hermeneutic that __.

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 58

Olson points up a movement of focus in Deuteronomy from past to present to future.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 59

Dr. Moore in C&C points out how Deuteronomy’s view of divine revelation is first signaled in the preamble of the book.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 60

Olson follows the view that the Shema re-states in a positive way the command, “You shall have no other gods before me”

Accepted Answer

True

Question 61

Scholars see support for Deuteronomy’s Mosaic origins in structural parallels between the book of Deuteronomy and __

Accepted Answer

Hittite Treaties

Question 62

Deut. 5 emphasizes the fire of God that surrounded the Ten Commandments.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 63

The two episodes in Deuteronomy 1 feature respective outcomes that were __.

Accepted Answer

good and bad

Question 64

Olson argues that the best way of understanding Deuteronomy’s form is seeing it in terms of __.

Accepted Answer

a catechism

Deuteronomy Midterm Study PART 1!!

Questions 100

Deuteronomy Midterm Study PART 1!!

Questions 100