pentateuch
first five books of the bible
polytheism
the belief and worship of many gods
monotheism
the belief and worship of one god
anthropomorphic
God has human characterictics
creationist
belief that God created the universe and people, Genesis telling
evolutionist
belief of the origins of our universe and us as people based on scientific evidence
right relationship
all is well and just between Gog and a person or the people
original sin
the sin of trying to be God, stems from desire for power, fame, and/or comfort
naming speech
-woman talks in the bible
-tells us who the woman is and who the child will be
social sin
-the impact that every personal sin has on other people
-sin that directly attacks another life, freedom, dignity, or rights
-the collective effect of many people's sins over time which corrupts society ans its instructions by creating "structure of sin
abrahamic faiths
Christianity, Islam, and Judaism
Hagar
mother of Ismael, cast out into the wilderness and is protected by God
covenant
a binding sacred agreement between human beings or between God and people holding each to a particular course of action
Ismael
son of Abraham and Hagar, cast out into the wilderness and is protected by God
Sarah
married to Abraham, is barren for many years until God blesses her with a child at an old age
Abraham
-father of nations and faith
-made a covenant with God
Isaac
son of Abraham and Sarah
Rebekah
Isaac's wife who favors her younger son
Jacob
-Isaac and Rebekah's son
-liked more by his mother
-stole brother's birthright
-falls in love with Rachel
Esau
-Isaac and Rebekah's son
-has the birthright
-liked more by father
Leah
this woman had six sons, who would become the patriarchs of half of the twelve tribes of Israel
Rachel
the mother of Joseph and Benjamin, Jacob's beloved
-only son
-Isaac sacrificed a ram, Jesus sacrificed the lamb of God
-Isaac carried the wood for the sacrifice up the hill, Jesus carried his cross
How does Isaac foreshadow Jesus?
-Abraham
-Sarah
-Leah
-Jacob
name some imperfect people god chosen
-shift in description of God's role
-God does not physically state what God will do
-faith is maturing
What was the significance of the servants retelling?
-shows that heaven and earth are closely connected (god and people)
-reminds Jacob of the covenant
What is the significance of Jacob's ladder?
he struggled with God and men and prevailed
What is the significance of Jacob's name change?
Moses
savior of the enslaved people in Israel
Genesis
-the first book of the bible
-the origins of the people of Israel
Exodus
-written in the Babylonian exile
-mark the beginning of the Israelite's history as a separate nation
-shows us that God frees the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, made a covenant with them
Babylonian Exile
-the enslavement of the Israelites
Leviticus
-a handbook of instructions for Israel's worship
-the great concern the Jews held for reverent worship & holiness
Numbers
-priestly regulations and inspiring stories
-journey with the Israelites through the wilderness to the Promised Land
Deuteronomy
-means "second law"
-period just before the Israelites entered the promised land
-insight into the essential spirit of Judaism, which is wholehearted love for God
Jews in Babylon had similar experiences to Israelites in Egypt
Why is Exodus ans important narrative the the Jews?
Shiphrarah and Puah
two midwives who avoided killing babies when the woman gave birth
Miriam
Moses's sister who watched over him while he floated down the river as a baby
Aaron
Moses's brother
Yahweh
means "I am who am
anamesis
remembering
-sedar meal
-Passover
-anamesis/remembering
What is the relationship between Passover, the Last Supper, and the Mass?
-right relationship
-not given as a burden to the Israelsites
In what way are the ten commandments a law that frees?
Holiness code
Worship is expressed in everyday life, through just and compassionate relationships
shema
means "listen or understanding
Joshua
this man is totally faithful and trusting in God
the Ban
-devotion to God for destruction
-destroy everything in conquered town: the people, possessions, animals, etc
deuteronomists
-write the history of Israel
-try to answer: What went wrong?
a tribal leader through whom God delivers the people from destruction
What is a judge?
Shalom
the deep and abiding love of God
1-fall into sin
2-sin leads to calamity
3-repentance
4-God shows mercy and raises up a judge
5-faithfulness and peace
6-repeat
What is the cycle of sin?
1-How the nation of Israel came to be after the judges
2-How being a nations "like other nations" affected Israel themselves
What were the Dueteronomists of the exile hoping to explain?
-Israel is divided
-the Philistines are coming
-Judges are temporary form of leadership
Why was there a need for unity after the time of the Judges?
A king will draft children away for service, will take land and resources
Why did Samuel warn against monarchy?
Saul
first king of Israel, insecure, does not trust God
David
Known as the greatest king of Israel, devoted to God, slayed Goliath
Solomon
the worst king of Israel, made the oppressive system
Nathan
non-writing prophet who calls David out for his sins and anoints Solomon
Samuel
non-writing prophet of Israel, warns Israel of monarchy, anoints Saul
Jeruselem
capital city of Israel, ideally located between northern and southern
Bethlehem
david is from this city, Jesus is born here
Messianic promise
Messiah ("the anointed") will come from the House of David
they included it to give Jews in the Babylonian Exile hope. This tells us the always stay faithful to God even when we sin
Why did the Dueteronomists include David's great sin in their narrative? What message does that give to us?
Power struggles, betrayals, greed, oppression, lust for wealth and honor, idolatry
What went wrong in the monarchy?
prophet
someone who speaks God's truth to human power
justice
loving relationships with God, self, others, and all creation so all can thrive
Kingdom split
North: Israel
Capital: Samaria
South: Judah
Capital: Jerusalem
Elijah
a prophet who calla forth fire in the name of God
Isaiah
prophet who focuses on the magic and glory of God
Jeremiah
-young man who does NOT want to be a prophet
-Warns Judah against their injustice
the still small voice
God is not in the wind, the earthquake, the fire but God is......
Emanuel
means "God with us
Micah
-Farm worker - from the lowest rung of society
-Message: exploitation will bring ruin, but a time of justice and peace WILL come
Jonah
-Fictitious satire with a serious point
-Theme: God cares for all people, including Israel's enemies