Hermeneutics Review Quiz_ 23FA BIBL 313 Study of the Prophets (01)
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Hermeneutics Review Quiz
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Oct 29 at 11:59pm
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Questions
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Question 1
Partial
Partial
Changing from descriptive narrated event to direct speech can be used for which of the following? Check all that
apply.
Slow the progression of time Show something about the traits of a character Provide a break in the narrative Provide a clue regarding something being important 2.5 / 2.5 pts
Question 2
God created the world and our universe in a manner that symbolized greater spiritual realities and truth.
True False
2.5 / 2.5 pts
Question 3
Biblical writers usually give a clear and detailed description of the biblical characters.
True False 2.5 / 2.5 pts
Question 4
In the Bible, speech by God is often laden with symbols.
True False 2.5 / 2.5 pts
Question 5
Which of the following were characteristics of ancient writing? Check all that apply.
Written in small letters Written without spaces Written without vowels Elimination of unnecessary information 2.5 / 2.5 pts
Question 6
Understanding poetry and symbolism is important for reading and understanding the biblical prophets.
True False 1.25 / 2.5 pts
Question 7
Partial
Partial
Ancient authors used direct speech for which of the following purposes? Check all that apply.
To indicate the importance of content To reveal people’s character
To convey the actual words people spoke To vary the pace of narratives 0 / 2.5 pts
Question 8
Unanswered
Unanswered
God always and faithfully carries through on everything that he said he would do through the mouths of his
prophets.
True False 2.5 / 2.5 pts
Question 9
Biblical authors never included the names of speakers within speech orienters unless it was unclear who was
speaking.
True False 2.5 / 2.5 pts
Question 10
The primary purpose of prophecy is God saying something to his people through the mouth of his spokesperson.
True False 2.5 / 2.5 pts
Question 11
Symbolism is a compositional tool, that is, it is something that the author uses.
True False 2.5 / 2.5 pts
Question 12
While telling ancient stories, authors would sometimes step back from telling the story and add some personal
commentary for the reader.
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True False 2.5 / 2.5 pts
Question 13
Which of the following were commonly used symbols in the Ancient Near East? Check all that apply.
Names Numbers Animals Trees 2.5 / 2.5 pts
Question 14
Symbols represent something larger than themselves.
True False 2.5 / 2.5 pts
Question 15
Human beings are special creations because we are symbols of God.
True False 2.5 / 2.5 pts
Question 16
Which of the following is most useful in understanding apocalyptic material? Check all that apply.
ancient Near East literary devices biblical uses of symbols other biblical texts personal significance of the symbols
2.5 / 2.5 pts
Question 17
Sometimes biblical authors used unnecessarily explicit speech orienters when recounting a conversation for the
purpose of indicating when one of the characters is trying to take control of the conversation.
True False 2.5 / 2.5 pts
Question 18
The following statement is a case of direct speech:
They told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.
True False 2.5 / 2.5 pts
Question 19
The following statement is a case of direct speech:
Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!
True False 2.5 / 2.5 pts
Question 20
If an ancient author repeated something, it was because it was important.
True False 2.5 / 2.5 pts
Question 21
Which of the following were problems associated with ancient writing? Check all that apply.
Expensive
Difficulties in obtaining writing materials Time consuming Space considerations Lack of transportation 2.5 / 2.5 pts
Question 22
Unnecessary information included in speech orienters can give clues to how a story should be understood.
True False 2.5 / 2.5 pts
Question 23
Speech orienters are never used to indicate structure.
True False 2.5 / 2.5 pts
Question 24
Symbolism is an hermeneutical technique for reading Scripture, that is, it is something that the reader does.
True False 2.5 / 2.5 pts
Question 25
The default perspective on biblical prophecies of future judgment should be that they are contingent. True False 2.5 / 2.5 pts
Question 26
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The essence of prophecy is foretelling what God is going to do in the future.
True False 2.5 / 2.5 pts
Question 27
Careful attention to speech orienteers is a very important tool to be used for ascertaining structure in long prophetic
texts.
True False 2.5 / 2.5 pts
Question 28
Which of the following are associated with biblical characters who are called prophets? Check all that apply.
intercession before God speaking on behalf of someone intercession before mankind speaking in tongues 2.5 / 2.5 pts
Question 29
Ancient authors tended to repeat themselves for stylistic purposes.
True False 2.5 / 2.5 pts
Question 30
Identify the structure of the prophetic books is a very important step in understanding the overall message.
True False
2.5 / 2.5 pts
Question 31
When trying to determine why a biblical author is recounting a story, it is sometimes helpful to pay close attention to
what is presented in speech. True False 2.5 / 2.5 pts
Question 32
Ancient authors would sometimes use repetition to enhance reader retention.
True False 2.5 / 2.5 pts
Question 33
Which of the following are symbols initiated by God? Check all that apply.
Rainbow Circumcision Baptism Lord’s Supper Not yet graded / 2.5 pts
Question 34
Your Answer:
How do modern literary techniques differ from ancient techniques?
Modern techniques offer different ways to help relay text, rather it is paper and pen, computer, sms, etc. Today's
techniques allow for emojis, memes, GIFs, bold/ italicized test, chapters, verses, highlighted material, and much
much more. Today's techniques focus more on the visual aspect whereas in ancient text focus more on the core
information and how to get that information across with as little detail as possible.
2.5 / 2.5 pts
Question 35
Digressions were a common occurrence in ancient writing,
True
False 2.5 / 2.5 pts
Question 36
By making readers figure out the traits of characters, the biblical authors forced readers to think about and evaluate
those characters morally.
True False 2.5 / 2.5 pts
Question 37
Sometimes biblical prophecies are considered fulfilled even though the predicted details are not entirely accurate.
True False 2.5 / 2.5 pts
Question 38
Ancient authors used creative structural techniques to help their readers understand their texts. True False 2.5 / 2.5 pts
Question 39
In the Bible, speech orienters are sometimes inserted into a continuous speech even though the speaker does not
change.
True False 2.5 / 2.5 pts
Question 40
It is of the highest importance to pay close attention to when direct speech is used in the Bible
True
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