BTheol Bachelor of Theology Old Testament 1

Question 1

What literary form comprises the first five books of the Old Testament, traditionally attributed to Moses?

Accepted Answer

The Pentateuch

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The Prophets

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The Writings

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The Apocrypha

Question 2

In the Old Testament, the covenant God made with Abraham included which primary promise?

Accepted Answer

That his descendants would be as numerous as the stars

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That he would live forever

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That Israel would always have a king

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That the Temple would never be destroyed

Question 3

Which Old Testament figure is credited with composing most of the Psalms?

Accepted Answer

King David

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King Solomon

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Moses

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Isaiah

Question 4

The Hebrew term 'shema' refers to the foundational confession in which book?

Accepted Answer

Deuteronomy

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Leviticus

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Numbers

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Exodus

Question 5

Which prophet's book contains the 'Servant Songs,' passages widely interpreted as messianic prophecy?

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Isaiah

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Jeremiah

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Ezekiel

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Amos

Question 6

In Old Testament wisdom literature, the fear of the Lord is described as the beginning of what?

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Wisdom

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Salvation

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Prophecy

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Righteousness