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18 Cards in this Set
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Dates
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???-1800 B.C.
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Theme
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God chooses a nation through which He will bless the world
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Assumption
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The original audience for Genesis thru Deut is Israel
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The books of Genesis thru Deut primarily address what?
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The needs and concerns of Israel not ours
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As we read Gen thru Deut we should remember that...
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These books fit Israel's cultural & theological background first and foremost
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Why should we study the OT?
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1. It claifies our study of the NT because it testifies to Jesus
2. It demonstrates why the NC was necessary by holding the world accountable to God. It's purpose is to lead us to Christ 3. It shows us real people living out their faith and motivating us to faith. Israel is our example of what not to do - walk in unbelief 4. It teaches us God's priorities - Love God, Love man 5. It reveals God as He wants to be known |
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How does archaeology help our study of the OT?
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It helps us to understand the text by providing additional information about the world at that time and filling in texual gaps. It also confirms the historicity of events, people and places and challenges erroneous biblical theories that lead to corrections
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What can't archaeology do for our study?
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It cannot prove interpretations or theological postions
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What is the canon?
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Orig meaning was rule or standard. It has come to mean the the books that make up our modern Bible
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What are the rules for canonicity?
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1. Written by an apostle or prophet
2. Applicable to all generations 3. It agrees with known revelation |
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Council of Jamnia A.D. 90
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Confirmed the books already recognized as making up the OT
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How are the Hebrew and English OT's different?
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Hebrew - divided into 3 sections the law, the prophets and the writings
English - divided into 5 sections - Law, histoical books, poetic books, Major prophets and minor prophets |
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Common structures
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Chiasm - ABB'A'
Parallel - ABCABC |
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Implications
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Selectivity and purpose do not affect the historicity of the account or the significance and application of th eaccount
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Pay attention to
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motives and thoughts
evaluations and conclusions dialogue when God speaks names repetition patterns and their variations |
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What kind of questions should we ask?
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Observational
Interpretational Correlational and applicational |
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Be satisified when...
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the whole picture fits fits together on ALL LEVELS
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Look for significance beyond...
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satisfaction or curiosity
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