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16 Cards in this Set
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Jeremiah
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major writing prophet
warns Judah of the Babylonian's intention to attack escapes to Egypt when Babylonians attack |
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Second Isaiah
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major writing prophet
writes in the great spirit of Isaiah writings in the Book of Consolations Suffering Servant Prophecies |
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Ezekiel
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major writing prophet
a disturber before exile a comforter after the fall |
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How was Ezekiel a disturber?
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warned people of an exile because of their sinful ways that would cause the downfall
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How was Ezekiel a comforter?
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told the people there would eventually be a restoration of the king, temple, and people
many believe Jesus fulfills this prophecy |
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Cyrus
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King of Persia
conquers Babylon set Jews free wants a tribute from Jews |
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Ezra and Nehemiah
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leaders in rebuilding the Temple and city walls
led in dedication of rebuilding the Temple and reaffirming the covenant |
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Jonah
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minor writing prophet
tried to run from God Jonah's message affirms God's love for everyone- even gentiles his message attempts to end isolation |
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Alexander the Great
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conquers the Middle East
ends Jewish isolation dies and his kingdom is divided by his 3 generals |
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Anitochus IV
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king of Syria that takes control of Judah
calls himself Epiphanes meaning "god-manifest" Jews called him Epimanes meaning "madman" thinks he's a reincarnation of Zeus builds a Greek gym and makes Jews practice naked makes Jews become "Greek" in language and customs |
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Daniel
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mythical character in the Book of Daniel
dream interpretter stays faithful to the Jewish religion lions didn't eat him |
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Book of Daniel
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2 parts
1. stories of Daniel and his faithfullness to God 2. visions God gave Daniel title "Son of Man" which is used by Jesus comes from this book |
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Maccabees
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family that led the revolt against Antinochus IV in 168BC
reclaimed Temple in 142 BC (Hanukkah) descendants called Hasmoneans |
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Pompey
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Roman general who led the Romans to Jerusalem to settle disputes among Hasmoneans
brings the Romans that never leave |
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Herod thre Great
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appointed king by Romans in 37 BC
hated by Jews because he's a half jew began rebuilding/renovatin the Temple to make it grand accomplished builder/built many homes/palaces puppet king |
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Job
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good man
suffers terrible tragedy tested by God doesnt lose faith questions god's fairness |
