Test #1 on Old and New Testament Overview - Prof. Barbara B. Pinnola, Study notes of World Religions

Download Test #1 on Old and New Testament Overview - Prof. Barbara B. Pinnola and more Study notes World Religions in PDF only on Docsity! Test #1 (Chapters 1 and 2) THE 1000C Perspectives on Christianity Tanak 1. (___A____) True or False. The three divisions of the Tanak are the Law (Torah), the Prophets (Nebiim) and the Writings (Kethubim). a. True b. False JEDP Hypothesis 2. (___A____) It has become evident that the Torah is the work of a variety of authors and sources. All of the following sources are associated with the “JEDP Hypothesis” except: a. J – this author prefers the Divine name Jesus (“Son of God”). The Jesuit sees the glory of God in all things. b. E – this author prefers the Divine name Elohim (“God”). The Elohist sees God as transcendent and communicates through dreams c. D – the Deuteronomist (“second law”) is concerned with Israel’s law and covenant. d. P – The Priestly source emphasizes God’s holiness, the importance of worship, the sacrificial system. Sinai Covenant 3. (___A____) Which of the following is “not’ true of the Sinai Covenant? a. it is unconditional. b. it contains a promise from God and a promise of the people to God a. it involves keeping God’s law as set forth in the Ten Commandments (Decalogue) d. it was through Moses, in which God formed this covenant with the Israelites at Mount Sinai. Three Kings 4. (___D____) The first three kings of Israel were Saul, David and ________. a. Jesus b. Antiochus IV c. Alexander the Great d. Solomon Hanukkah 5. (___D____) To what historical event does the feast of Hanukkah refer to? a. the Birth of David. b. Moses reception of the Ten Commandments. c. the Exodus from Egypt and the Manna. d. the victorious cleansing of the Temple of Jerusalem in 167 BC and rededication. Hellenism 6. (___B____) Hellenism was the spread or influence of the _________ culture upon the Jews which was a threat to their traditions, faith and loyalty to the Lord. a. Roman b. Greek c. Christian d. Persian Apocalyptic literature 7. (__D_____) Which is true of apocalyptic literature? a. provides people hope in the midst of despair. b. reveals how God will ultimately be victorious over evil and establish his kingdom forever c. its basic meaning is “to reveal” or “uncover” d. all of the above. Writings in the New Testament 8. (___B___) How many writings are there in the New Testament? a. 4 b. 27 c. 18 d. 7 Three Divisions 9. (__D__) The three main divisions of the New Testament are: (Hint: The numbers should add up to the correct answer above) a. 4 Historical narratives, 13 letters, 1 apocalypse b. 7 Historical narratives, 21 letters, 1 apocalypse c. 21 Historical narratives, 5 letters, 3 apocalypses d. 5 Historical narratives, 21 letters, 1 apocalypse Pauline Literature 10. (__B___) Thirteen of the New Testament letters are attributed to Paul. True and False Question: All thirteen of these letters are known today as undisputed Pauline letters because virtually all scholars are persuaded that Paul did in fact did write them. a. True b. False Gospel Theme - Question 1 11. (__B___) “I have come not to abolish (the Law) but to fulfill (it).” This prominent theme of Jesus as the fulfillment of the Mosaic Law (Torah) is found in the Gospel according to: a. Mark b. Matthew c. Luke d. John Gospel Theme - Question 2 12. (__C___) “A woman named Martha welcomed him (Jesus) into her home. She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to what he was saying.” The author of this Gospel emphasizes the inclusion of woman who traveled with Jesus much more than the other Gospels. a. Mark b. Matthew c. Luke d. John Gospel Theme - Question 3 13. (__D___) “I am the bread of life, whoever comes to me will never be hungry…I am the living bread that came down from heaven.” This author of the Gospel provides figurative “I am” sayings of Jesus. a. Mark b. Matthew c. Luke d. John Gospel Theme – Question 4 14. (__ A___) After Jesus performed a miracle, “He strictly ordered them that no one should know this.” This theme on the secrecy of Jesus’ messianic identity is prominent in the Gospel of: a. Mark b. Matthew c. Luke d. John Synoptic Gospels 15. (__C___) The Synoptic Gospels are: a. Matthew, Mark and Paul c. Matthew, Mark and Luke b. Matthew, Mark and John d. Matthew, Luke and John Synoptic Problem 16. (__A__) True or False. The Synoptic Problem addresses the need to account for both the similarities and differences among the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. a. True b. False Four Source Hypotheses 17. (__B__) All of the following are associated with the four source hypothesis solution to the Synoptic Problem “except”: a. Markan priority posits that Mark wrote first and that his gospel was used as a source in Matthew and Luke. b. The existence of the “Q” (“Quelle”) source found in John. c. The existence of “M” source found only in Matthew. d. The existence of “L” source found only in Luke. Gospel similarity 18. (__A___) True or False. With regard to the similarities among the Gospels: All four Gospel accounts read that Jesus was crucified under Pontius Pilate on a Friday at the time of the Jewish festival of Passover. a. True b. False