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24 Cards in this Set
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ECCLESIASTES What does the title “Ecclesiastes” mean? |
qoheleth - one who convenes an assembly to address it, preacher or teacher |
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ECCLESIASTES
Who wrote Ecclesiastes? |
Solomon
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ECCLESIASTES For what two general reasons do some scholars reject this person as the author? |
1. the style seems to reflect a later form of Hebrew
2. certain statements don't seem to apply to Solomon |
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ECCLESIASTES What in the book seems to link it to Solomon? |
1. 1:1 calls this "the words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem." 2. the description of 1:16 first Solomon 3. the accomplishments of 2:4-9 fit Solomon |
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ECCLESIASTES When, according to Jewish tradition, was this written (i.e., what part of the author’s life)? |
late in Solomon's life |
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ECCLESIASTES What is the purpose of Ecclesiastes? |
TO DEMONSTRATE...
negatively, that true happiness is not to be found in anything the world offers positively, that true happiness is only to be found in God |
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ECCLESIASTES What is the key word of Ecclesiastes? What does this mean? |
vanity or meaningless - Hebrew word means breath or wind |
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ECCLESIASTES What is this applied to? |
This is an image/symbol which refers to that which is elusive, unsubstantial that which does not last and therefore amounts to nothing |
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ECCLESIASTES What is the significance of the phrases “vanity of vanities”; “striving after wind”; “under the sun”? |
it's the inclusio for the book and means "the upmost of vanities" |
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ECCLESIASTES What things were suggested in response to those who believe that Ecclesiastes promotes skepticism? |
1. futility and despair come from displacing God from his rightful place in one's life 2. God is referred to throughout the book and is understood to be sovereign in the affairs of humans |
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ECCLESIASTES What is the meaning of the phrase “He has set eternity in their hearts” (3:11)? |
redemptive analogies
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ECCLESIASTES What three things should be kept in mind in order to understand the contents of the book? |
1. the perspective of the AUTHOR - looking at life apart from God 2. the progress of REVELATION - Solomon did not have all Biblical truth that we have now 3. the perception of GOD - Elohim is used exclusively when referring to God, not Yahweh |
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ECCLESIASTES What is the general content of the four sections (according to the outline) of Ecclesiastes? |
I. The Theme Stated: "All is vanity" II. The Theme Demonstrated III. Counsel for Living with Vanity IV. Conclusion: "Fear God" |
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ECCLESIASTES What is the conclusion of the book? |
"Fear God and keeps His commandments."
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SONG OF SOLOMON The Song of Solomon was written by whom? What evidence is there for this? |
Solomon
- riches described - reference to many other women - other written songs in 1 Kings - knowledge of plants and animals - his wisdom |
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SONG OF SOLOMON When, according to Jewish tradition, was this written (i.e., what part of the author’s life)? |
early part of Solomon's reign |
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SONG OF SOLOMON What are the other names by which this book is known? |
"Canticles" - latin word for "song"
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SONG OF SOLOMON What is the purpose of the Song? |
to tach the beauty, purity, and sanctity of emotional, romantic, and physical love between man and woman as God-ordained and not to be despised of abused |
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SONG OF SOLOMON Who are the three main speakers of the book? |
1. Solomon
2. his bride/bride-to-be 3. a chorus |
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SONG OF SOLOMON Who is the 4th character, according to some? |
a shepherd romantically involved with the woman
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SONG OF SOLOMON What is the main storyline as suggested in class? |
I. Love Discovered II. Love Lost and Found III. Love Consummated IV. Love Challenged and Resolved V. Love Affirmed |
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SONG OF SOLOMON What is the alternative to understanding this as a narrative or story with a plot? |
it is a collection of independent love poems
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SONG OF SOLOMON What three interpretational approaches have been taken? |
1. allegorically - many Jews have understood the Song in purely symbolic or spiritual terms 2. typically - many Christians have understood this to be primarily typical or prophetic of Christ and His love for His bride, the Church 3. literally - the Song is a poetic, though historic, account of the romantic and sexual relationship between a man and woman as God inter it to be |
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SONG OF SOLOMON Which of these approaches is preferred (according to the classroom presentation)? |
literal |
